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R825 JBR

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,704 mi
Last recorded84,704 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 JBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 84,704 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Fail 20 May 2026 84,704 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high new head lamp not set correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2026 84,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 74,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 70,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 67,158 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 65,369 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 65,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 61,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 55,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 41,537 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 380,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 3,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,595 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 35,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 35,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 34,316 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2008 34,316 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2007 33,304 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 31,137 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 31,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2005 27,897 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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R825 JBR is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R825 JBR, 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 R825 JBR registered?

R825 JBR is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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