Citroen C15: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 13.4% of Citroen C15 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2001, 2004 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 650 | 12.2% |
| 1995 | 573 | 13.1% |
| 1996 | 529 | 13.4% |
| 1997 | 506 | 12.1% |
| 2001 | 456 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 331 | 14.2% |
| 2005 | 400 | 11.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.