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S279 BJW

1998 Citroen C 15D

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

155,818 mi
Last recorded155,818 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen C 15D111,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC 15D
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 155,818 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 155,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 154,083 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

knocking noise on front

Pass 30 Nov 2007 148,890 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 148,889 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 145,578 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 145,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 140,750 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 140,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Citroen C 15D?

Based on 3,394 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,441
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361
Stop lamp not working 264
Side repeater not working 261
Headlamp insecure 251
Headlamp aim too low 210
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S279 BJW is a 1998 Citroen C 15D in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Citroen C 15D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 111,422 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 C 15D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 361 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S279 BJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C 15D typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen C 15D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S279 BJW is a 1998 Citroen C 15D, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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