MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
364,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
clutch release bearing very noiey
How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?
Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 DWV is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R478 DWV, 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 R478 DWV registered?
R478 DWV is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 9 August 1997.
Is R478 DWV safe to buy?
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