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L497 XDF

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 XDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,503 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,503 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 98,723 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,684 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,244 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 86,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 85,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,591 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 XDF is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,986 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 L497 XDF, 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 33 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 XDF registered?

L497 XDF is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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