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P781 RYV

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 RYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 101,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion To Both Bottoms Of Doors

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight Corrosion To Front And Rear Brake And Suspension Components And Underside Of Vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,110 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The nearside sill has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The nearside inner wing has corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to chassis rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to chassis rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 96,292 miles

general under body corrosion

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

chassis and sills covered with sealer both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

chassis covered with heavily sealant

front & rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

chassis covered with heavily sealant

front & rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 94,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front Chassis Leg to floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front Chassis Leg to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer body Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger Sun Visor will not stay up in stowed position

Serious Oil Leaks

offside rear Tyre starting to lose shape

offside rear Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 12 May 2016 90,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outside edge

Offside outer sill corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 8,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side body sills very rusty and corroded

general body corrossion front and rear

Fail 11 May 2015 8,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side body sills very rusty and corroded

general body corrossion front and rear

o/s/f brake noise requires brake inspection

Pass 9 May 2014 86,006 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 86,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 84,444 miles

Coolant level low

nearside rear Sil Panel damaged & corroded

offside front Wheel Arch panel slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,481 miles

n/s/r jacking point bent and damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,481 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r jacking point bent and damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,475 miles

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 70,301 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R Tyre Side wall Poor

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,294 miles

engine oil leaks

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Nov 2008 70,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

0ff side front brake binding slightly

engine oil leaks

near side rear tyre heavily perished.

nears side front tyre heavily perished recomend replacement.

off side rear tyre heavily perished.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,215 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C15?

Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,448
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,845
Side repeater not working 8,654
Headlamp aim too low 7,959
Stop lamp not working 7,678
Headlamp insecure 6,419
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P781 RYV is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 89,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C15 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P781 RYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P781 RYV is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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