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P196 LTR

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,976 mi
Last recorded127,976 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 LTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,976 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 127,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 124,839 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and steps (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 124,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and steps (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,413 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both cills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,271 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,280 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,433 miles

fuel lines rusty, rear crossmember corroded, o/s rear shock damp with oil, oil leaks, n/s rear flexy brake hose heavy cracking, play in o/s track rod end close to limit

Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel lines rusty, rear crossmember corroded, o/s rear shock damp with oil, oil leaks, n/s rear flexy brake hose heavy cracking, play in o/s track rod end close to limit

Pass 28 May 2009 64,237 miles

osf chassis, os track rod end worn, os upper bulkhead, oil leak, fuel line,

osr x member ex corroded, ns floor seams

Fail 14 May 2009 64,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

osf chassis, os track rod end worn, os upper bulkhead, oil leak, fuel line,

osr x member ex corroded, ns floor seams

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,725 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,290 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,152 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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P196 LTR 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 66.7%.

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 P196 LTR, 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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P196 LTR is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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