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P881 CAD

1997 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,078 mi
Last recorded169,078 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 CAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 169,078 miles

18% front brake inbalance

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a lot of body corrosion

Fail 14 May 2012 168,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

18% front brake inbalance

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a lot of body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 161,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 154,572 miles

offside door starting to corrod on bottom

offside rear outer sill starting to corroed

offside rear tyre wearing un even in tread

Fail 18 May 2010 154,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door starting to corrod on bottom

offside rear outer sill starting to corroed

offside rear tyre wearing un even in tread

Pass 18 May 2009 144,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 144,438 miles

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 133,752 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 133,703 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 18 May 2007 121,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 110,179 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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P881 CAD is a 1997 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P881 CAD, 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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P881 CAD is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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