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R38 KHG

1997 Citroen C15

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,044 mi
Last recorded63,044 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 KHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,460 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 57,408 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper stalk broken

Fail 28 Apr 2017 55,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper split

Wiper stalk broken

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,835 miles

Spare wheel not secured.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 54,834 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Spare wheel not secured.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,650 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,650 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,873 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,562 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,210 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 May 2009 23,894 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some flexing of the o/s/f seat backrest,but still locks in the upright position.

Pass 29 May 2009 23,894 miles

some flexing of the o/s/f seat backrest,but still locks in the upright position.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,674 miles

exhaust tail pipe rusty

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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R38 KHG is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R38 KHG, 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 R38 KHG registered?

R38 KHG is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 21 December 1997.

Is R38 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 KHG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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