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S779 FDL

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 115,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 115,508 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 112,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

evidence of both rear tyres fouling on inner chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 110,116 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,796 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 107,689 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,397 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear crossmember

Fail 22 Dec 2020 103,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cross member is heavily corroded

Under body heavily coated in sealant

Fail 23 Nov 2018 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sides sill areas

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion both side inner sills

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer /tail pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion both n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion both side inner sills

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall appears to have been rubbing.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear chassis sections are very corroded

Slight difference in the font of the front number plate

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,119 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,119 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 80,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,496 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,053 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,622 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2007 52,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2007 52,578 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 49,951 miles

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

Brake pas wear sensor missing

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,951 miles

Brake pas wear sensor missing

oil leak

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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S779 FDL is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S779 FDL, 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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S779 FDL is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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