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P172 SRP

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,297 mi
Last recorded155,297 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 SRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 155,297 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 155,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

battery not charging?

can't see front brake pads very well

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front brake hose close to tyre when on full lock

nearside rear brake sticking

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 153,201 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner wings

Fail 31 Mar 2008 153,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 139,449 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 139,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 119,593 miles

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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P172 SRP is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P172 SRP, 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 P172 SRP registered?

P172 SRP is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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