1994 Citroen C15 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 650 MOT tests analysed for the 1994 Citroen C15, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 66.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (77.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.3% in the 150k+ group versus 28.0% in the 60-90k group.

Pass rate

650

MOT tests analysed

33.9%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

28.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 1994 Citroen C15
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	25.2%	164
2	Brakes	15.4%	100
3	Suspension	14.3%	93
4	Body, structure & corrosion	12.2%	79
5	Visibility	9.5%	62
6	Seat belts & restraints	3.9%	25

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 1994 Citroen C15
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	121
2	Headlamp aim	96
3	Service brake performance	86
4	Side repeaters	56
5	Headlamp	53
6	Position lamp	46

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 1994 Citroen C15
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	34.6%	225
2	Brakes	30.1%	196
3	Body, structure & corrosion	26.2%	170
4	Emissions & environmental	20.6%	134
5	Other defects	16.5%	107
6	Lighting & signalling	15.8%	103

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 1994 C15
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
60-90k	161	28.0%
90-120k	278	36.0%
120-150k	144	35.4%
150k+	36	33.3%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 1994 C15
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	137	32.1%
2022	138	31.9%
2023	135	37.8%
2024	127	36.2%
2025	113	31.0%

What to check before buying a 1994 C15

Before buying a 1994 Citroen C15, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 25.2% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (25.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (15.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Suspension (14.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 1994 Citroen C15s pass their MOT?

66.1% of the 650 1994 Citroen C15 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 1994 Citroen C15?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 25.2% of tests, followed by brakes (15.4%).

Does the 1994 C15 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.0% in the 60-90k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 650 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.