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R479 VTF

1998 Citroen C 15D

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,771 mi
Last recorded139,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen C 15D111,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 139,771 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 139,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 130,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 121,270 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 121,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2005 112,829 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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R479 VTF is a 1998 Citroen C 15D in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 111,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C 15D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 361 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R479 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C 15D typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R479 VTF registered?

R479 VTF is a 1998 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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