MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front cross member corroded but does not affect brakes or steering
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front cross member corroded but does not affect brakes or steering
radiator leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak front lower offside
leak in radiator
spare tyre defective
unable to fully examine front bulkhead as it is covered by insulation
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak front lower
leak in radiator
spare tyre defective
unable to fully examine front bulkhead as it is covered by insulation
How Reliable is the Citroen C15?
Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 BJW is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S242 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 S242 BJW registered?
S242 BJW is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 November 1998.
Is S242 BJW safe to buy?
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