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R841 YOJ

1997 Citroen C15

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,697 mi
Last recorded144,697 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 144,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/R corner bumper insecure

O/S/R lamp broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight bind on O/S/F

clicking noise from front suspension

Fail 19 Oct 2012 144,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

Load sensor valve return spring broken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/R corner bumper insecure

O/S/R lamp broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind on O/S/F

Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 138,764 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion and hole @ n/s/f + o/s/f inner wing area by headlamps

Prare tyre bald

Pass 15 Oct 2010 128,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f pad clip insecure

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

slight wear front discs

sticker within zone A,but not obstructing view

windscreen has minor scratches

Fail 12 Oct 2010 128,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f pad clip insecure

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

slight wear front discs

sticker within zone A,but not obstructing view

windscreen has minor scratches

Fail 12 Oct 2010 128,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 128,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fine scratches on windscreen

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed(will not affect steering/braking or in prescribed area)

nearside front pad anti rattle clip insecure

offside front tyre close to radiator hose on a full lock

offside rear wheel binding slightly

oil leak gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 112,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 108,603 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 106,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 104,905 miles

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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R841 YOJ is a 1997 Citroen C15 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R841 YOJ, 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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R841 YOJ is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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