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R311 MBU

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,717 mi
Last recorded121,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,717 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 121,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,075 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 120,072 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 112,834 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 112,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2007 107,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 107,224 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 107,218 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R311 MBU is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R311 MBU, 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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R311 MBU is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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