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S842 LRA

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 102,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 100,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,436 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around handbrake cable attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 98,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around handbrake cable attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in nearside rear lower fibre-glass shell

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 88,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,647 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 82,783 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,992 miles

slight corrosion both outter sills

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion both outter sills

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

creak from rear suspension

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,443 miles

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

creak from rear suspension

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,382 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,717 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to faces of front brake discs

cracking to both inner cv boots

front number plate cracked

osr shock damp

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,691 miles

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay clip broken

corrosion setting in to offside and nearside rear sills

Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet stay clip broken

corrosion setting in to offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,370 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,216 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 41,216 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,508 miles

front wiper blade worn

radiator starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2006 33,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blade worn

p.a.s hose under vehicle insecure

radiator starting to corrode

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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S842 LRA is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S842 LRA, 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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S842 LRA is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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