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Citroën C15

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,769 cc

R385 UBVMOT history

R385 UBV is a white diesel Citroën C15 first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 46,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
46,793 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 UBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C15
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R385 UBV was last recorded at 46,793 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2020: 41,699 miles, lower than 45,546 miles on 18 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,016 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
1,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,793 miles
  • 2025 – 46,016 miles
  • 2024 – 45,255 miles
  • 2023 – 42,370 miles
  • 2022 – 42,341 miles
  • 2021 – 42,326 miles
  • 2020 – 41,699 miles
  • 2019 – 45,546 miles
  • 2018 – 41,537 miles
  • 2017 – 41,040 miles
  • 2016 – 40,830 miles
  • 2015 – 40,062 miles
  • 2014 – 38,803 miles
  • 2013 – 37,850 miles
  • 2012 – 36,535 miles
  • 2011 – 35,268 miles
  • 2010 – 31,290 miles
  • 2009 – 24,590 miles
  • 2008 – 18,741 miles
  • 2007 – 16,222 miles
  • 2006 – 14,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail46,793 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront bulkhead corroding, not significantly weakened.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail46,793 miles (+777)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,793 miles
    Test number
    331787129159
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bulkhead corroding, not significantly weakened.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass46,016 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,016 miles
    Test number
    380520007340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,005 miles (+750)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    529888712925
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    974600317157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,255 miles (+2,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    425607885560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim now good .RS (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass42,370 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,370 miles
    Test number
    138994392329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,341 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    613840109462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,335 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    198428808824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe corroded and insurcure (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass42,326 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    114494758193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded/damaged

  10. Pass41,699 miles (-3,847)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    807553153186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,546 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    563630162189
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in thick black paint

  12. Pass41,537 miles (+497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    301481823392
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front floor slightly corroded, exhaust pipe slightly corroded part of the under body slightly corroded at different locations mostly covered in thick black paint.

  13. Pass41,040 miles (+210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    458145671951
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head under bonnet, corrosion along seam/joint. (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage body sill damaged. (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion front floor to chassis rail corrosion, but not gone through. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel binding slightly,
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe after last box corroded & holed. (7.1.2)

  14. Pass40,830 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    147433409667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,062 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    499682345165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail40,043 miles (+1,240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    388826535136
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass38,803 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    709724404119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass37,850 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,850 miles
    Test number
    969553203149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass36,535 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,535 miles
    Test number
    836127382040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,268 miles (+3,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    689940741099
    • NoteFront brake discs poor condition

  21. Pass31,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    681596100183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail31,290 miles (+6,700)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    263196600434
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass24,590 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,590 miles
    Test number
    870189189065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    293470428490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,741 miles (+2,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    772759118168
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  26. Pass16,222 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,222 miles
    Test number
    794287007125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,350 miles
    Test number
    324408306127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R385 UBV

Does R385 UBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R385 UBV expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R385 UBV?
The MOT on R385 UBV expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R385 UBV done?
R385 UBV was recorded at 46,793 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
Has R385 UBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 UBV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R385 UBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R385 UBV find?
R385 UBV failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside headlamp aim too low; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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