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P114 BLJ

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 867,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,771 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,771 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 81,104 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside body sill very rusty -- lots of patches

offside body sill very rusty -- lots of patches

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,788 miles

play in steering rack offside

Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,788 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering rack offside

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,026 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,026 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads without removing the wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,249 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

unable to see front brake pads without removing road wheels

Pass 25 May 2011 70,192 miles

body sills getting rusty

Fail 18 May 2011 70,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body sills getting rusty

hand brake 41 % out of balance

Pass 5 Jun 2010 67,570 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside door sill corroded

offside door sill corroded /thin

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,657 miles

slight corrosion door sills

Fail 6 Jun 2009 63,611 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight corrosion door sills

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,278 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 59,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,734 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 53,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,136 miles

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

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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P114 BLJ is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 P114 BLJ, 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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P114 BLJ is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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