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P778 RRT

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 RRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,859 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body work showing signs of corrosion alround

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,859 miles

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

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

body work showing signs of corrosion alround

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,859 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 58,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 58,859 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 58,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,859 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake imbalance close to limit

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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P778 RRT is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P778 RRT, 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 P778 RRT registered?

P778 RRT is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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