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P142 DFL

1997 Citroen C 15D

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,785 mi
Last recorded106,785 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen C 15D102,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 DFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 106,785 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of age

Fail 27 Mar 2008 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

vehicle showing signs of age

Pass 3 Apr 2007 101,086 miles

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

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

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor slightly perished

offside outersill corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2006 93,651 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 93,516 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P142 DFL is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 102,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P142 DFL, 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 29 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P142 DFL registered?

P142 DFL is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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