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R867 YOJ

1997 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen C 15D102,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2008 152,749 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake fluid below maximum level in resevoir

front and rear flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded.Outer rubber casing starting to perish and crack

play in steering top column bush

Pass 10 Sep 2007 148,981 miles

front brake imbalance of 24%

offside front tyre close to legal minimum

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 7 Sep 2007 148,981 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre close to legal minimum

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 25 Sep 2006 147,129 miles

Adviseries as per original MOT test No 941636856217

Fail 13 Sep 2006 147,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Advise drivers door check strap broken

Advise front brake imbalance of 24% on the front brakes

Advise nearside and offside front tie bar bushes split

Advise there appears to be a lot of movement in the headlamps

Advise would the vehicle presenter please ensure that the vehicle is in a state whereby testable items can be readily inspected without having to spend 15minutes scraping mud etc.from steering and brake components

Pass 14 Oct 2005 142,036 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 141,982 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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R867 YOJ is a 1997 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R867 YOJ, 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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R867 YOJ is a 1997 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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