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P101 YNL

1997 Citroen C15

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,279 mi
Last recorded195,279 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 YNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 195,279 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 189,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 183,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 176,073 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 169,618 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 169,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 163,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 149,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 132,218 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 132,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P101 YNL is a 1997 Citroen C15 in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 89,293 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 P101 YNL, 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 29 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P101 YNL registered?

P101 YNL is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P101 YNL safe to buy?

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