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P523 TEU

1997 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,193 mi
Last recorded143,193 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 TEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 143,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 143,193 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 136,882 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 124,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 116,976 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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P523 TEU is a 1997 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P523 TEU, 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 P523 TEU registered?

P523 TEU is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P523 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 TEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P523 TEU have outstanding finance?

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