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R225 PNN

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 PNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 78,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 76,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,011 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,856 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to coating applied.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,006 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,049 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,531 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,304 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 43,300 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 40,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 37,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 23,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R225 PNN 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 78.6%.

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 R225 PNN, 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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R225 PNN is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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