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R205 VTF

1998 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,238 mi
Last recorded125,238 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 125,238 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing on inner and outer walls

metal fuel lines showing corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2012 122,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 122,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 119,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 114,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 114,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 89,098 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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R205 VTF is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R205 VTF, 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 28 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R205 VTF registered?

R205 VTF is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R205 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 VTF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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