1992 Citroen C15 1.8L Diesel · J693 NND

The Citroen C15 failed its most recent MOT on 30 March 2026 at 104,899 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy. The maintenance trend is erratic rather than stable, with two prior failures on 16 July 2024 at 104,471 miles and 3 May 2023 at 104,374 miles, both followed by passes after minimal mileage was added. No defects were recorded against any test, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at testing rather than a clean mechanical bill of health. Recorded mileage shows the vehicle has covered only 104,899 miles in roughly 34 years, an average of about 3,085 miles per year. Between the May 2023 pass at 104,375 miles and the February 2025 pass at 104,474 miles, the van added just 99 miles across 21 months. Such low and stagnant mileage indicates long periods of standing, which typically accelerates rubber perishing, brake seizure, and corrosion on a 1992 light commercial chassis. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizure caused by disuse. The DVSA record flags no advisories, yet a 34-year-old Citroen C15 of this age commonly suffers structural rust on sills and chassis members that a short test may omit. Given the repeated failures with zero noted defects, verify the V5C and test certificates in person. Confirm the March 2026 failure cause and ensure any required rectification is evidenced before purchase.