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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C15. Check any C15 by registration number below.

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57.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-27.2%

vs Citroen Avg

19

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Citroen C15 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C15 has an average MOT pass rate of 57.5%, which is 27.2 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This suggests the C15 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Citroen C15 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, lamp not securely attached. If you are preparing your C15 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen C15, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C15 performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 52 vehicles

53.8%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

46.2%

2005

Based on 132 vehicles

60.6%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

10.1%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2004

Based on 102 vehicles

55.9%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

21.2%

2003

Based on 75 vehicles

68.0%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

14.3%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2002

Based on 170 vehicles

59.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2001

Based on 150 vehicles

56.7%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2000

Based on 137 vehicles

54.7%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

34.2%

1999

Based on 160 vehicles

61.3%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

24.0%

1998

Based on 206 vehicles

54.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

28.2%

1997

Based on 234 vehicles

54.7%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

38.4%

1996

Based on 259 vehicles

52.9%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

31.9%

1995

Based on 278 vehicles

58.6%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

35.9%

1994

Based on 380 vehicles

50.3%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

28.8%

1993

Based on 344 vehicles

48.5%Poor
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

34.8%

1992

Based on 269 vehicles

62.8%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

27.9%

1991

Based on 189 vehicles

54.0%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1990

Based on 181 vehicles

57.5%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

27.5%

1989

Based on 104 vehicles

63.5%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

18.4%

0

Based on 1,524 vehicles

65.4%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen C15

The most common reasons a Citroen C15 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

11.5%
2

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

8.3%
3

Lamp not securely attached

8.0%
4

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

7.7%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

7.5%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

15.4%

Rear Offside

13.5%

Rear Nearside

11.5%

Citroen C15 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C15 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C15?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C15 is 57.5% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C15?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen C15 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (11.5%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (8.3%), Lamp not securely attached (8.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen C15 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 57.5%, the Citroen C15 is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C15?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C15?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C15: 96,163 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C15 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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