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R178 LEL

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,750 mi
Last recorded97,750 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 LEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 97,750 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 97,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 96,071 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 94,807 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,447 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,183 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,441 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,428 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,558 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,475 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,319 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,870 miles

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,391 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,049 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 43,485 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,590 miles

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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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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