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R501 GGU

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,539 mi
Last recorded138,539 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 138,539 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2025 136,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2024 135,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 135,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 135,048 miles

bulkhead corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 134,590 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bulkhead corroded

corrosion n/s/f not prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f not prescribed area

Fail 23 May 2022 134,590 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bulkhead corroded

corrosion n/s/f not prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f not prescribed area

Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,610 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Radiator panel corroded

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front perish cracks in tread and side wall

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 133,610 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Radiator panel corroded

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front perish cracks in tread and side wall

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 131,907 miles

underside of car heavely undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2020 131,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside of car heavely undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2019 130,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 130,871 miles

Head lamp converters fitted

Underside corroded and has had various welding

Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,718 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 130,685 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 129,604 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,653 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

undersside corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

undersside corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,021 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 117,344 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,824 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in nearside end of steering

Fail 13 Jun 2011 116,824 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in nearside end of steering

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,949 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 114,943 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,713 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 109,713 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 103,829 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 103,829 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 95,237 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 95,237 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 85,759 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 85,756 miles

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

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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R501 GGU is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R501 GGU, 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 R501 GGU registered?

R501 GGU is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R501 GGU shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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