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P378 WNJ

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,665 mi
Last recorded72,665 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 WNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,365 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,545 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 71,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 70,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 69,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,567 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 66,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 6,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,225 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,906 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2011 59,411 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,621 miles

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

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

raining unable to make full assesment of all components

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,021 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both inner cv gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2006 50,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

h/b / b/fluid light flickers

oil leak

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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P378 WNJ is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P378 WNJ, 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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What year was P378 WNJ registered?

P378 WNJ is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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