Citroen C15

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 2,907 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

64%

Total Tests

2,907

Highest Pass Rate

1992 (72%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen C15

The Citroen C15 was MOT tested 2,907 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (1990 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 229 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Citroen C15 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 106,250 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 82,445 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C15 is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1769cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,427

Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the Citroen C15?

vs average of all models-18% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-15% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Citroen C15 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2006	66%	38	82,445 mi
2005	69%	89	87,470 mi
2004	59%	63	90,106 mi
2003	69%	54	93,927 mi
2002	68%	114	80,122 mi
2001	66%	109	88,142 mi
2000	65%	106	91,067 mi
1999	62%	155	84,439 mi
1998	62%	200	88,682 mi
1997	64%	220	90,444 mi
1996	60%	248	96,593 mi
1995	71%	250	95,776 mi
1994	62%	367	105,054 mi
1993	56%	337	101,817 mi
1992	72%	229	100,898 mi
1991	60%	161	117,516 mi
1990	65%	167	106,250 mi

Questions about the Citroen C15

Is the Citroen C15 reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (1990 to 2006), the Citroen C15 averages a 64% MOT pass rate, from 2,907 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1992 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.

Which year Citroen C15 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 Citroen C15 has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 56%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.