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R716 VJM

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,892 mi
Last recorded136,892 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 VJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 136,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 136,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Oil leak

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

brake anti slip rubber split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 136,892 miles

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

clutch and brake anti slip worn

corrosion on sill

Fail 4 Mar 2009 136,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch and brake anti slip worn

corrosion on sill

Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,962 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 123,143 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

wiper blade splitting

Fail 21 Mar 2007 123,143 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blade splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2006 117,789 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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R716 VJM is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R716 VJM, 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 R716 VJM registered?

R716 VJM is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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