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R324 TPX

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,092 mi
Last recorded53,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 TPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,092 miles

corrosion to offside inner wing but not within prescribed area

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear brakes slight imbalanced

rear service brake readings low

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no visible leaks found

Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,607 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to offside inner wing but not within prescribed area

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no visible leaks found

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,495 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

number plate light only lighting up 50%

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,191 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,143 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,903 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,508 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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R324 TPX is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R324 TPX, 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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R324 TPX is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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