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R492 KAE

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 KAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,636 miles

Vehicle under carriage showing surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corosion underside

Fail 18 Feb 2025 77,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corosion underside

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,070 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 69,034 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,351 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 58,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,093 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes around steering rack have surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff slightly stiff but brake performance acceptable (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

slight surface corrosion on fuel pipes from fuel tank

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,828 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,826 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,706 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,281 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill/pillar (5.2.6)

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

parking brake effort only just met requirements (21%) - system needs adjustment or repa

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,739 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,076 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

hand brake warning flashing when hand brake off

tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,154 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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R492 KAE 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 80.8%.

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 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 R492 KAE, 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 R492 KAE registered?

R492 KAE is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R492 KAE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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