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R257 BWL

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 BWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,922 miles

n/s/rear lamp damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,922 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,030 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 99,030 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 85,201 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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R257 BWL 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 77.8%.

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 R257 BWL, 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 R257 BWL registered?

R257 BWL is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R257 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 BWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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