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P870 HSP

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

61,331 mi
Last recorded61,331 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 HSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 61,331 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 61,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb and wiring fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 59,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg behind engine on the top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,218 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,802 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 56,802 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 56,057 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,840 miles

Slight bind on both front wheels.

Surface corrosion around both front strut mountings & front bulk head valance panel.

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,840 miles

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

Slight bind on both front wheels.

Surface corrosion around both front strut mountings & front bulk head valance panel.

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind from both front wheels

surface corrosion along lower front scuttle panel

surface corrosion on both front inner valances at top strut mounting points

Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind from both front wheels

surface corrosion along lower front scuttle panel

surface corrosion on both front inner valances at top strut mounting points

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,651 miles

Surface corrosion around front valances close to strut mounting points.

Surface corrosion front scuttle panel.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 46,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion around front valances close to strut mounting points.

Surface corrosion front scuttle panel.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,758 miles

Slight bind on both front wheels.

Surface corrosion around both front inner valance panels beside top strut mountings.

Surface corrosion on front lower scuttle panel.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight bind on both front wheels.

Surface corrosion around both front inner valance panels beside top strut mountings.

Surface corrosion on front lower scuttle panel.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,601 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,876 miles

both front brake flexie hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres heavily perished and cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,028 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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P870 HSP is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P870 HSP, 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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P870 HSP is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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