Citroen C15 (2004)
2004 Citroen C15
CarHunch analysed 828 real MOT records for the 2004 Citroen C15. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Citroën C15 passes its MOT just 65.9% of the time—a full 14 points below the UK average—which is a genuine red flag for reliability. With over a quarter of vehicles (26.6%) flagged for dangerous defects, this van demands serious pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic before you commit.
These examples typically show 66,000 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for their age, but the real concern emerges in the failure patterns: an average of 4.15 failures per vehicle suggests systemic wear issues rather than isolated problems. Budget for regular maintenance and expect advisories to pile up—averaging 11.2 per test—so factor in ongoing repair costs before buying one.
What to check before buying a 2004 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.
- ⚠️ 26.6% 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 (100%) | 824 | 65.9% | 4.15 |
| Petrol (0%) | 4 | 77.4% | 2.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 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 2004 Citroen C15 vehicles fall between 48,578 and 89,225 miles.
2004 Citroen C15 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% 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 — 2004 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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56.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.8%
Oil leak
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39%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
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35.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.9%
Offside Headlamp aim too low
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33.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.2%
Registration plate lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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