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P238 YCU

1997 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,086 mi
Last recorded146,086 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen C 15D102,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 146,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 146,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 134,655 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s headlamp cracked

steering stiff

Fail 9 Nov 2005 134,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED

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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P238 YCU is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P238 YCU, 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 P238 YCU registered?

P238 YCU is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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