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R385 UBV

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,016 mi
Last recorded46,016 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 UBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 46,016 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 46,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,255 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 45,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim now good .RS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,341 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 42,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe corroded and insurcure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,326 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded/damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,546 miles

underbody covered in thick black paint

Pass 18 May 2018 41,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

o/s front floor slightly corroded, exhaust pipe slightly corroded part of the under body slightly corroded at different locations mostly covered in thick black paint.

Pass 17 May 2017 41,040 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly,

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head under bonnet, corrosion along seam/joint. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage body sill damaged. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front floor to chassis rail corrosion, but not gone through. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe after last box corroded & holed. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 40,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2015 40,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,268 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,290 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 18,741 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,350 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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R385 UBV is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R385 UBV, 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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R385 UBV is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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