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P845 RYR

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 RYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,149 miles

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2019 106,149 miles

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

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,513 miles

23% imbalance rear brakes possibly due to vehicle being stood

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has been welded underbonnet area old panelling corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe mounting rubber cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle park brake cable (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at bulkhead to A post (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on park brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning notchy and belt slipping (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing has been welded but old panelling left on (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe mountings cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,851 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and wheel arch ,has had plates /welding (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,272 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 103,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,550 miles

power steering jurky

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

power steering jurky

Pass 31 May 2012 98,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 96,966 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 96,949 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,536 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 94,523 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 89,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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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P845 RYR is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P845 RYR, 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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P845 RYR is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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