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N860 SJR

1996 Citroen C 15D

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

181,370 mi
Last recorded181,370 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen C 15D110,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 SJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 181,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre rear view mirror missing

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

o/s/f sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

rear brake application uneven

Fail 29 Aug 2008 181,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre rear view mirror missing

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

rear brake application uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2007 163,898 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 163,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 153,782 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 153,765 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 153,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N860 SJR is a 1996 Citroen C 15D in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N860 SJR, 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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N860 SJR is a 1996 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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