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R591 HVK

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,800 mi
Last recorded93,800 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 HVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,800 miles

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

both top sill sections inside door shuts very corroded/rusty

font edge of bonnet very corroded

o/s head light reflector dull

slight play in both track control arm bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,761 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both top sill sections inside door shuts very corroded/rusty

font edge of bonnet very corroded

o/s head light reflector dull

slight play in both track control arm bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,205 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers split.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,205 miles

Inner Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers split.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 79,776 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,120 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.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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R591 HVK is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R591 HVK, 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 R591 HVK registered?

R591 HVK is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R591 HVK safe to buy?

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