MOT Status
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71,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning jerks turning to full lock (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Many areas of advanced corrosion to underbody and suspension components. Also corrosion to bodywork and doors.
Nearside & offside headlamps are deteriorating
Rear Service brake just met requirements
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL PREVIOUS FAILS AND ADVISES STILL APPLY
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake valve leaking brake load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head area's (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area's - sub-frame mounting area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing inner sidewall of tyre (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing
corrosion to front cross-member area's
corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's
corrosion to offside door shut/sill area's
front number plate is damaged
front wiper is deteriorating
nearside & offside headlamps are deteriorating
nearside outer sill areas's soft at under-seal
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (by front sub frame offside rear mounting bolt) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill areas corroding
body corroding various places
bonnet corroding
number plate lens cover damaged
oil residue engine areas
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
radiator support bracket heavily corroded
under body general corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front number plate damaged
under body, suspension, brake pipes, brakes etc corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine wet with oil
front number plate damaged
tested in wet conditions
under body, suspension, sills etc corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords
engine wet with oil
front number plate damaged
nearside front indicator lens damaged and repaired with tape
underbody, suspension, brake pipes etc corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords
engine wet with oil
front number plate damaged
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside front indicator lens damaged and repaired with tape
underbody, suspension, brake pipes etc corroded
underside front of bonnet heavily corroded
slight corrosion to radiator support panel area and to fuel pipes and towbar
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight corrosion to radiator support panel area and to fuel pipes and towbar
both rear tyres perrished on sidewall
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Coolant leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C15?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 APR is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P242 APR, 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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P242 APR is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 13 June 1997.
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