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R669 DJA

1998 Citroen C15

Multi-colour Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 DJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 92,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,542 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor pans been repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both side sills been undersealed

nearside rear shocker dust cover split

surface corrosion under bonnett by bulk head

Fail 15 Apr 2025 91,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor pans been repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both side sills been undersealed

nearside rear shocker dust cover split

surface corrosion under bonnett by bulk head

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,494 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 91,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan under seats. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor plan corroded and holed

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover split

Offside Front inner arch corroded at front.

Offside sill edge front back back heavily corroded.

rear exhaust hanger broken .

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,667 miles

Both head lights slight dull.

under body heavily under steeled.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 90,666 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning doesnt work as its intended. (2.1.5 (a))

Both head lights slight dull.

under body heavily under steeled.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ender vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 25 Jan 2023 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

ender vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis and underside fully undersealed including all brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,553 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,233 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,233 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,586 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,476 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,313 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)

rusting rear suspension area

Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,313 miles

Centre Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rusting rear suspension area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Handbrake cable security.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,117 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,117 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Battery loose

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,655 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 55,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 52,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 52,102 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 48,527 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 48,527 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 44,468 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 44,468 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R669 DJA is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 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 R669 DJA, 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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R669 DJA is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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