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R397 LTA

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 LTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,996 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 76,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2007 67,795 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 57,119 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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R397 LTA is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R397 LTA, 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 R397 LTA registered?

R397 LTA is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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