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P477 FRB

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 FRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,181 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake cylinder possibly leaking fluid.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 75,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake cylinder possibly leaking fluid.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 73,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,113 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroaded.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside outer sill corroaded.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,311 miles

corrosion starting in both sills

indicator/light switch broken but working ok

n/s + o/s/f compliance bushes started to split

power steering belt slipping when held on full lock

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

slight judder on n/s/f brake

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,216 miles

slight damage to light switch

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake action stiff

rear number plate seperating

slight movement on o/s / n/s front track control arm bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake action stiff

rear number plate seperating

slight damage to light switch

slight movement on o/s / n/s front track control arm bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,313 miles

brake fluid close to minimum level

light switch damaged but working

n/s+o/s/f compliance bushes started to split

rear crossmember started to corrode

slight blow on exhaust at front

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,641 miles

front compliance bushes started to split

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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P477 FRB is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P477 FRB, 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 P477 FRB registered?

P477 FRB is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P477 FRB safe to buy?

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