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E170 ERR

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,318 mi
Last recorded86,318 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 ERR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 86,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,126 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 82,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 79,750 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 79,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C15?

Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,448
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,845
Side repeater not working 8,654
Headlamp aim too low 7,959
Stop lamp not working 7,678
Headlamp insecure 6,419
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E170 ERR is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 91,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C15 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E170 ERR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E170 ERR registered?

E170 ERR is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 12 July 1988.

Is E170 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E170 ERR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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