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P706 UWS

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 97,164 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Headlamp mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Plastic pipe fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rail under bonnet at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor in front of seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 97,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside of door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside of door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2022 96,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poss complete system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 May 2021 95,678 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 May 2021 95,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 May 2020 92,935 miles

Bulk head corroded but cannot assess fully due to coverings

Fuel Pipe/s corroded full length from tank to engine ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable chaffed above rear axel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable chaffed above rear axel (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 92,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bulk head corroded but cannot assess fully due to coverings

Fuel Pipe/s corroded full length from tank to engine ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable chaffed above rear axel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable chaffed above rear axel (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes connected to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,971 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth also clutch rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head corroded hard to fully assess as lots of coverings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the flexi end bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber snapped the other very perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth also clutch rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head corroded hard to fully assess as lots of coverings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the flexi end bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber snapped the other very perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,886 miles

Front both headlamps have poor beam image

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 84,628 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

Hydraulic brake cylinder nearside rear damp back plate cover

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure internal shoes broken up inside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

Hydraulic brake cylinder nearside rear damp back plate cover

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 84,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch section (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,244 miles

suspension bushes slightly perished

underbody corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 82,068 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,049 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,484 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,484 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,146 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,904 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 79,904 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,355 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,355 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 73,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P706 UWS is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P706 UWS, 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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P706 UWS is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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