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P562 XYJ

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 XYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 61,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,647 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure insecure under bonnet and under dash board. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired coil spring fouling inner wing (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n s r inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Service brake only 53% .

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL UNDER BODY INSPECTION DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF UNDERSEAL AND FIBREGLASS.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 168,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear sills damaged

floor plated and welded from in side car

park brake caseing damaged

rear sub frame bushes worn

service brake loe efforts rear

Fail 8 Jul 2014 168,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear parking brake outer caseing damagred

rear service brake low efforts

rear subframe wear on bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2013 164,646 miles

brake pedal travel

exhaust rubbers perished

general corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2013 164,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal travel

exhaust rubbers perished

general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2012 161,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 158,199 miles

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 156,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 154,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 154,351 miles

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

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

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

all brakes slighty binding

bulkhead has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2008 153,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 144,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 125,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 104,588 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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P562 XYJ is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P562 XYJ, 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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P562 XYJ is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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