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S39 JOV

1998 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,058 mi
Last recorded55,058 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 JOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,058 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 55,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,005 miles

Corrosion on both rear doors

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface rusting on both sills

Fail 8 Feb 2008 55,005 miles

Corrosion on both rear doors

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface rusting on both sills

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,008 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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S39 JOV is a 1998 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S39 JOV, 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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S39 JOV is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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