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R506 MBU

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,251 mi
Last recorded114,251 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2006 114,251 miles

brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

both front wheels slightly binding on

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2006 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding on

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

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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R506 MBU is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R506 MBU, 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 R506 MBU registered?

R506 MBU is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R506 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 MBU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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