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R832 FDL

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 96,301 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 94,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 93,540 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 10 Jun 2021 91,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" normal (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2020 89,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 82,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,658 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspension noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and end missing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,657 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspension noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and end missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,909 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sits in lower suspension arm (both) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,210 miles

Front Lower track control arm bushes deteriated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 64,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling body under wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Lower track control arm bushes deteriated

Front tyres getting low

both headlamp reflectors deteriated heavilly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,737 miles

slight bind o/s front brake.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 50,332 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,282 miles

front discs poor condition.

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,282 miles

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

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

front discs poor condition.

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,566 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,566 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,187 miles

All tyres (small cracks) sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,200 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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R832 FDL is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R832 FDL, 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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R832 FDL is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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