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R43 WHE

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 WHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 137,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 130,318 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 130,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

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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R43 WHE is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R43 WHE, 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 R43 WHE registered?

R43 WHE is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R43 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 WHE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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