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R978 MAP

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 MAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,252 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 85,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 77,842 miles

o/s mirror damaged †n/s/f bumper damage †clutch pedal rubber missing †corrosion under o/s door †on †sill †tax out †pad wiring broken †

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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R978 MAP is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R978 MAP, 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 R978 MAP registered?

R978 MAP is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R978 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 MAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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