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R298 GGU

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,382 mi
Last recorded125,382 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,722 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 112,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 100,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 99,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 98,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,356 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2016 98,354 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2015 97,566 miles

Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated (x4).

Inner & Outer Sills are corroding.

Fail 5 May 2015 97,566 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated (x4).

Inner & Outer Sills are corroding.

Pass 28 May 2014 97,016 miles

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

all four brake hoses are deteriorating

front number plate is broken

inner/outer sills are corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 95,051 miles

both front brake discs are corroding

front number plate is damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 92,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,383 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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R298 GGU is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R298 GGU, 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 R298 GGU registered?

R298 GGU is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R298 GGU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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