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R138 PDV

1998 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,045 mi
Last recorded53,045 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen C 15D111,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 PDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,045 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged (ok att ime of test)

offside rear outer sill going rusty

rad leaking

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2008 53,042 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged (ok att ime of test)

offside rear outer sill going rusty

rad leaking

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and just in limit

spare tyre deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,803 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and just in limit

spare tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,268 miles

Slight leak o/s suspension strut

o/s door check strap cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,598 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R138 PDV is a 1998 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 111,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R138 PDV, 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 28 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R138 PDV is a 1998 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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