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R518 MJH

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 MJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,123 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,026 miles

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 97,026 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,483 miles

Damage to O/S/R of vehicle

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,483 miles

Damage to O/S/R of vehicle

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 95,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r trye starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 9,304 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 9,303 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 9,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,455 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 87,555 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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R518 MJH is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R518 MJH, 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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R518 MJH is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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