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R108 RJU

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,157 mi
Last recorded137,157 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 RJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,157 miles

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 129,504 miles

Centre / rear exhaust pipe sl;ightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 121,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 104,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 97,704 miles

o/s rear tyre approx. 3.0mm

Pass 27 Jan 2007 91,565 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 84,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,193 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R108 RJU is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R108 RJU, 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 R108 RJU registered?

R108 RJU is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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