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P244 LBK

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,574 mi
Last recorded98,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 LBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,574 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED YET (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED YET (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,122 miles

body has corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 94,293 miles

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 93,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 90,115 miles

Brake pedal spongey close to excessive

Front anti-roll bar, front bushes deteriorating

rear cross member excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal spongey close to excessive

Front anti-roll bar, front bushes deteriorating

rear cross member excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,887 miles

heavy corrosion to nearside front floor pan

heavy corrosion to nearside rear cross member

heavy corrosion to offside rear cross member

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion to nearside front floor pan

heavy corrosion to nearside rear cross member

heavy corrosion to offside rear cross member

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery slightly loose

heavy corrosion to rear cross member both sides outside prescribed areas

nearside front brake moist around bleed nipple but no leak found

nearside outer sill/door shut corroded close to excessive within prescribed areas

nearside rear outer sill corroded within prescribed areas, not yet excessive

offside outer sill/door shut corroded close to excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2014 88,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery slightly loose

heavy corrosion to rear cross member both sides outside prescribed areas

nearside front brake moist around bleed nipple but no leak found

nearside outer sill/door shut corroded close to excessive within prescribed areas

nearside rear outer sill corroded within prescribed areas, not yet excessive

offside outer sill/door shut corroded close to excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,981 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

near side front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,127 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 81,127 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,063 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,472 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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P244 LBK is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P244 LBK, 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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P244 LBK is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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