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R648 LNJ

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,895 mi
Last recorded86,895 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 LNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,945 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill + inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 85,945 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visors not staying in up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill + inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,213 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rust forming on lower front panel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 85,213 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rust forming on lower front panel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,789 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / front panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking load limit valve (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rust forming on sill

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,615 miles

slight rust on outer sills and headlamp supports

Fail 30 Jan 2016 84,615 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

slight rust on outer sills and headlamp supports

Fail 15 Dec 2015 84,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking cut off valve (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

slight rust on sills and headlamp supports

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,854 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,854 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,592 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion rear crossmember

front windows heavily tinted

light corosion on both outer sills

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

nearside headlight mountings area corroded

offside headlight mountings area corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 78,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion rear crossmember

front windows heavily tinted

light corosion on both outer sills

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise a full brake check

bulk head corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise a full brake check

bulk head corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,707 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension hard?

Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,704 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension hard?

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,636 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,636 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,173 miles

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

advise 4 new tyres

advise a full brake check

advise a tracking

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise 4 new tyres

advise a full brake check

advise a tracking

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,054 miles

both front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,052 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,173 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 45,173 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.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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R648 LNJ is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R648 LNJ, 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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R648 LNJ is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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