MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,705 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear brake hoses slightly perished
front bulk head surface corroded
offside outer sill seem surface corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
both rear brake hoses slightly perished
front bulk head surface corroded
offside outer sill seem surface corroded
both front tyres uneven wear
both rear exhaust mountings perished
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres uneven wear
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
both rear exhaust rubber mountings perished
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C15?
Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 EDL 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 42.9%.
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 R97 EDL, 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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R97 EDL is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 November 1997.
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