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R159 TOK

1997 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 TOK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 146,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

handbrake lever stiff

Fail 23 May 2007 146,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake lever stiff

Pass 24 May 2006 137,278 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 137,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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R159 TOK is a 1997 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R159 TOK, 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 R159 TOK registered?

R159 TOK is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R159 TOK safe to buy?

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