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R234 YVG

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,023 mi
Last recorded176,023 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 YVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 176,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 176,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 169,733 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 169,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 164,174 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion weakness evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

rear brake imballance

rear index plate showing slight deterioration

Pass 28 Jul 2006 164,174 miles

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

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

corrosion weakness evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

rear brake imballance

rear index plate showing slight deterioration

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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R234 YVG is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R234 YVG, 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 R234 YVG registered?

R234 YVG is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R234 YVG safe to buy?

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