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S356 LCK

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 LCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,210 miles

both outer sills corroded

light stalk broken, but still functions

offside front chassis corroded

rear exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 82,922 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bust pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (green) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear /pipes bust on test x 2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2023 81,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,344 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 79,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre fouls bodywork

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,441 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,439 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,461 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,113 miles

Evidence of brake fluid on both rear backplates, but no visible leaks.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General light corrosion all over vehicle slightly worse offside front chassis rail under bonnet

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,113 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Evidence of brake fluid on both rear backplates, but no visible leaks.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General light corrosion all over vehicle slightly worse offside front chassis rail under bonnet

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,297 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,290 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,370 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,752 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,747 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,615 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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S356 LCK is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S356 LCK, 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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S356 LCK is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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