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P986 UDL

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling on shock absorber in lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 97,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,574 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension unable to check bulkhead covered up inner arches steps pillars inner wings etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travels but has plenty reserve ok on rbt

h lights just in pattern

Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,343 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension unable to check bulkhead covered up inner arches steps pillars inner wings etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travels but has plenty reserve ok on rbt

h lights just in pattern

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,222 miles

front cross member under radiator corroded

minor corrosion outer sills

Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,215 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front cross member under radiator corroded

minor corrosion outer sills

nearside rear chassis outside prescribed area corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,178 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,233 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,733 miles

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to bulk head

Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,656 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to bulk head

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,123 miles

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

front felxi brake hoses cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,197 miles

offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 8 Jun 2010 60,197 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 3 Oct 2008 58,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,683 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,147 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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P986 UDL 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 66.7%.

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 P986 UDL, 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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P986 UDL is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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