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R787 KDL

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 KDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,380 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 95,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low slightly loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,358 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 95,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,635 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 78,364 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,372 miles

front brake discs pitted

slight binding front brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted

slight binding front brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,463 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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R787 KDL is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R787 KDL, 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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R787 KDL is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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