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R461 XVR

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,264 mi
Last recorded60,264 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 XVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,264 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front hose clip missing

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front hose clip missing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,425 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,769 miles

brake pedal & clutch some wear in box

Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal & clutch some wear in box

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,883 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,825 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 47,815 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 44,334 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 44,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R461 XVR is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R461 XVR, 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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R461 XVR is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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