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R449 UNN

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,447 mi
Last recorded103,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 UNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 103,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis corrosion deteriorated

n/s + o/s sills corrosion deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,495 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,772 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2012 92,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,642 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 69,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 674,328 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 67,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/f tyre near limit

nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre near limit

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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R449 UNN is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R449 UNN, 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 R449 UNN registered?

R449 UNN is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R449 UNN safe to buy?

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