At a Glance
The Citroen C15 has 61 identified common problems across 1 generation (1984–2005), with the C15 (1984-2005) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 105K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Citroen C15 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Citroen C15 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Citroen C15 MOT Failures
Every reason Citroen C15 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 20.34% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.97% |
| 3 | Brake disc or drum worn | 7.79% |
| 4 | Track rod end worn | 5.49% |
| 5 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 5.13% |
| 6 | Exhaust system fault | 4.47% |
| 7 | Front lamp not working | 4.01% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.57% |
| 9 | Tyre condition | 3.41% |
| 10 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.16% |
| 11 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 3.13% |
| 12 | Position lamp not working | 2.04% |
| 13 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.03% |
| 14 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 2.02% |
| 15 | Driveshaft fault | 1.95% |
| 16 | Chassis condition | 1.49% |
| 17 | Number plate lamp not working | 1.32% |
| 18 | Parking brake condition | 1.03% |
| 19 | Brake performance below minimum | 0.92% |
| 20 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.73% |
| 21 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.72% |
| 22 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.72% |
| 23 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.70% |
| 24 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.67% |
| 25 | Indicator fault | 0.64% |
| 26 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.61% |
| 27 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.57% |
| 28 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.52% |
| 29 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.50% |
| 30 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.48% |
| 31 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.48% |
| 32 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.44% |
| 33 | Steering rack fault | 0.43% |
| 34 | Stop lamp not working | 0.39% |
| 35 | Front suspension fault | 0.35% |
| 36 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.34% |
| 37 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.33% |
| 38 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.32% |
| 39 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.31% |
| 40 | Steering free play excessive | 0.30% |
| 41 | Seat belt condition | 0.30% |
| 42 | Horn not working | 0.29% |
| 43 | Steering operation fault | 0.29% |
| 44 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.25% |
| 45 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.25% |
| 46 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.24% |
| 47 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.22% |
| 48 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.21% |
| 49 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.20% |
| 50 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.19% |
| 51 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.18% |
| 52 | Rear suspension fault | 0.18% |
| 53 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 54 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.16% |
| 55 | Fog lamp not working | 0.16% |
| 56 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.16% |
| 57 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.15% |
| 58 | Brake fluid leak | 0.15% |
| 59 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.15% |
| 60 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.13% |
| 61 | Steering column fault | 0.13% |
| 62 | Steering arm worn | 0.12% |
| 63 | Towbar fault | 0.12% |
| 64 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.11% |
| 65 | Rear lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 66 | Suspension unit fault | 0.10% |
| 67 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 68 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 69 | Brake valve fault | 0.10% |
| 70 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.09% |
| 71 | Brake servo fault | 0.09% |
| 72 | Brake caliper fault | 0.09% |
| 73 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.09% |
| 74 | Steering lock fault | 0.09% |
| 75 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.08% |
| 76 | Front passenger door fault | 0.08% |
| 77 | Headlamp fault | 0.08% |
| 78 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.08% |
| 79 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.08% |
| 80 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 81 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 82 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 83 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.07% |
| 84 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.07% |
| 85 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.07% |
| 86 | Driver seat fault | 0.07% |
| 87 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 88 | Brake pedal fault | 0.06% |
| 89 | Driver door fault | 0.06% |
| 90 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 91 | Steering coupling worn | 0.06% |
| 92 | Body security fault | 0.06% |
| 93 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 94 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.06% |
| 95 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.06% |
| 96 | Speedometer fault | 0.06% |
| 97 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.05% |
| 98 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.05% |
| 99 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 100 | Propshaft fault | 0.04% |
| 101 | Steering drive system fault | 0.04% |
| 102 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 103 | Brake pedal linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 104 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 105 | Exhaust leak | 0.04% |
| 106 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 107 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 108 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.03% |
| 109 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.03% |
| 110 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 111 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.03% |
| 112 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.03% |
| 113 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 114 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.03% |
| 115 | Steering shaft fault | 0.03% |
| 116 | CV joint worn | 0.03% |
| 117 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 118 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.03% |
| 119 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.02% |
| 120 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.02% |
| 121 | Stub axle worn | 0.02% |
| 122 | Additional braking device fault | 0.02% |
| 123 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 124 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 125 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 126 | Semaphore indicator fault | 0.02% |
| 127 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.01% |
| 128 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 129 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 130 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.01% |
| 131 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 132 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 133 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.01% |
| 134 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 135 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 136 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 139 | ABS fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 142 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 143 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 147 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 149 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 150 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 152 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 153 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 154 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 155 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 156 | Airbag warning light on | <0.01% |
| 157 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 158 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 159 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
Showing all 164 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Citroen C15 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Citroen C15, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Citroen C15 problems?
Based on analysis of 105K Citroen C15 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 61 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Citroen C15 generation has the most problems?
The Citroen C15 C15 (1984-2005) (1984–2005) has the highest number of identified common problems (80). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Citroen C15?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Citroen C15 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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