MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet heavily corroded, bonnet secondary catch defective
Corrosion in front bulkhead cannot be fully assessed without dismantling
Corrosion in inner wing is not considered to be within prescribed areas
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill adjacent to sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet heavily corroded, bonnet secondary catch defective
Corrosion in front bulkhead cannot be fully assessed without dismantling
Corrosion in inner wing is not considered to be within prescribed areas
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Body/chassis around towbar and body extension subframe mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Body/chassis around towbar and body extension subframe mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underside corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front bonnet corroded but dont affect the opening and closing and is unlikely to fail
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion under wheel arch but not within 30cm of a mounting point
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear park brake cable corroded
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner cv gaiters both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bushes in lower arms both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre perished on sidewalls
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
offside front tyre perished on sidewalls
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight perishing rear tyres
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C15?
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R178 LEL is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R178 LEL, 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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R178 LEL is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 November 1997.
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