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P245 APR

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,396 mi
Last recorded113,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 APR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top bearing slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 113,396 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top bearing slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,148 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 111,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,621 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 108,621 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,268 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 103,268 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 99,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,430 miles

vehicle presented under sealed

Fail 7 May 2019 97,410 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member below radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front bulkhead corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 93,789 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poor image

slight corrosion to underside

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2018 93,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front headlamp poor image

slight corrosion to underside

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to front springs

Slight corrosion to rear shocks

Slight corrosion to rear springs

Fail 4 Jul 2017 90,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to front springs

Slight corrosion to rear shocks

Slight corrosion to rear springs

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,340 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Corrosion to brake master cylinder and servo

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear springs and shocks

Hand brake has very little reserve travel

OSF tyre on 5mm, NSF tyre on 5mm

Oil leak sump area

Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,340 miles

Corrosion to brake master cylinder and servo

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear springs and shocks

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Hand brake has very little reserve travel

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

OSF tyre on 5mm, NSF tyre on 5mm

Oil leak sump area

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,222 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 81,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,738 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,737 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,230 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,564 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,258 miles

nsr tyre sidewall starting to perish,sills and seams are corroding,

Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,258 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre sidewall starting to perish,sills and seams are corroding,

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,671 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 368,911 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,877 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,637 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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P245 APR is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 P245 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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P245 APR is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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