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L497 FNE

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,164 mi
Last recorded79,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 FNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,164 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear service brake effort lower than expected

Offside Rear service brake effort lower than expected

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear service brake effort lower than expected

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear service brake effort lower than expected

Fail 6 May 2017 78,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front drivers door check strap damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,614 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 76,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,791 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,791 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 May 2009 60,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 60,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 60,137 miles

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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L497 FNE is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 93,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L497 FNE, 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 32 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L497 FNE registered?

L497 FNE is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L497 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 FNE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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