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R287 CUB

1997 Citroen C 15D

Yellow Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen C 15D102,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 CUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,271 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 113,036 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 102,161 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 102,161 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,636 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 93,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 79,067 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 79,067 miles

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

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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R287 CUB is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in Yellow with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 102,093 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 C 15D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 361 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R287 CUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C 15D typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R287 CUB registered?

R287 CUB is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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