Citroen C15 (1991)
1991 Citroen C15
CarHunch analysed 221 real MOT records for the 1991 Citroen C15. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1991 Citroen C15
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 209 | 62% | 4.95 |
| Petrol (5%) | 12 | 61.8% | 1.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Citroen C15 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1991 Citroen C15 vehicles fall between 84,537 and 138,869 miles.
1991 Citroen C15 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Citroen C15
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.8%
Oil leak
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41.8%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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38.1%
Nearside Side repeater not working
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35.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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33.5%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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31.3%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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31.1%
Offside Side repeater not working
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29.9%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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