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S259 BMV

1998 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,155 mi
Last recorded113,155 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,155 miles

General underbody corrosion in all areas

Fail 24 Oct 2017 113,155 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler hose clip corroded and insecure (7.2.3)

General underbody corrosion in all areas

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 112,112 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,514 miles

general corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,514 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,175 miles

general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2013 108,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,334 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 106,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 101,564 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 101,524 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,326 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 9,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 93,975 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 92,146 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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S259 BMV is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S259 BMV, 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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S259 BMV is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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