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S162 BJW

1998 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,671 mi
Last recorded104,671 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 104,671 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 104,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 104,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 104,188 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 104,188 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all headlight adjusters worn to excess.may want †new adjuster set prior to next mot test.

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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S162 BJW is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S162 BJW, 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 S162 BJW registered?

S162 BJW is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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