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P579 SUU

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,137 mi
Last recorded24,137 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 24,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 23,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 23,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 23,314 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 23,294 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,966 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,193 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,274 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 16,642 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,189 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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P579 SUU is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P579 SUU, 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 P579 SUU registered?

P579 SUU is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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