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P31 AWL

1997 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,003 mi
Last recorded82,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 AWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,003 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

no bonnet prop

slight bind from nearside rear wheel

unable to check both front wheel bearings at time of test due to binding brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,994 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,584 miles

both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished

slight bind from nearside front

wiper blade slight split

Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished

slight bind from nearside front

wiper blade slight split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,287 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,959 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,341 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,491 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 71,491 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P31 AWL is a 1997 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P31 AWL, 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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P31 AWL is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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