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N789 PYF

1996 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen C 15D110,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 PYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2008 116,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside lower rear door hinge mounting area heavily corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Battery positive terminal not insulated and very close to bodywork.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 116,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 116,038 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 105,944 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Aug 2006 105,944 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jul 2005 105,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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N789 PYF is a 1996 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 110,018 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 C 15D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 361 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N789 PYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C 15D typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N789 PYF is a 1996 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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