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R412 VDA

1997 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,196 mi
Last recorded172,196 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen C 15D102,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 172,196 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 172,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

bonnet corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 167,483 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 167,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R412 VDA is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R412 VDA, 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 R412 VDA registered?

R412 VDA is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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