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S229 DOS

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,739 mi
Last recorded132,739 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 DOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 132,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front chassis leg holed behind headlight

Fail 20 Nov 2007 132,738 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front chassis leg holed behind headlight

Pass 17 Nov 2006 122,999 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 122,999 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2006 122,952 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front inner wing holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 18 Oct 2006 122,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S229 DOS is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S229 DOS, 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 S229 DOS registered?

S229 DOS is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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