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P168 ROO

1997 Citroen C 15D

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,638 mi
Last recorded111,638 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen C 15D102,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 ROO
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 111,638 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 111,636 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 106,272 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not perscribed area

Fail 14 Feb 2008 106,133 miles

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

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not perscribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2007 102,076 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 102,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight reflector brown

Fail 16 Feb 2006 97,716 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P168 ROO is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P168 ROO, 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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P168 ROO is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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