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P423 MGS

1996 Citroen C 15D

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,089 mi
Last recorded137,089 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Citroen C 15D110,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 MGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 137,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear crossmember badly corroded and holed on towbar mounts

welded repairs are to a poor standard

Fail 11 Apr 2009 136,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 128,723 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 127,131 miles

nearside offside outer sills in poor condition

rear cross member in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2007 127,131 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear panel towbar moumt corroded and holed †offside and nearsideouter sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2006 124,029 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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P423 MGS is a 1996 Citroen C 15D in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 110,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C 15D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 361 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P423 MGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C 15D typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P423 MGS registered?

P423 MGS is a 1996 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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