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P708 UWS

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,580 mi
Last recorded118,580 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,580 miles

Central Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,877 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 117,877 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,261 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 10,023 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,145 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,394 miles

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

corrosion around bulkhead

corrosion outer sills

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion around bulkhead

corrosion outer sills

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust tailpeace missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust tailpeace missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,997 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,834 miles

as original vt32

Fail 17 May 2007 42,834 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

surface corrosion to n/s/r sill panel

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,664 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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P708 UWS is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P708 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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P708 UWS is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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