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R213 VTF

1998 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

171,192 mi
Last recorded171,192 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 171,192 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 155,989 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes showing a high inbalance

Fail 21 Feb 2006 152,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

bonnet struts defective

front brake flexible hoses perished.

o/s/f brake disc poor condition on inner edge.

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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R213 VTF is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R213 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 R213 VTF registered?

R213 VTF is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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