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R609 BEW

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,174 mi
Last recorded144,174 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 BEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 144,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 140,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes a little tight but not showing on brake tester,

Pass 8 Aug 2008 137,064 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 137,057 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 133,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 133,081 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 126,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 126,620 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R609 BEW is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R609 BEW, 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 R609 BEW registered?

R609 BEW is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R609 BEW safe to buy?

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