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R329 SPX

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 SPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,859 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,719 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 96,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,245 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,245 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,671 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 79,992 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,608 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

rear brakes noisy

slight brake bind on front brake

Fail 7 Jul 2012 78,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

bonnet not fitted at time of test

rear brakes noisy

slight brake bind on front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front track control arms all bushes poor

front exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

nearside front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jul 2010 75,930 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front track control arms all bushes poor

front exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow

nearside front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,532 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,108 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,103 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 54,307 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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R329 SPX is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R329 SPX, 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 R329 SPX registered?

R329 SPX is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R329 SPX safe to buy?

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