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R303 CBU

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,671 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2026 48,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 48,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 47,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,422 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 33,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,296 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,038 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 29,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,415 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,042 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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R303 CBU is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R303 CBU, 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 R303 CBU registered?

R303 CBU is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R303 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 CBU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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