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S982 VGY

1998 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen C1592,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 VGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,718 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,716 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,118 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,077 miles

Front Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 20 Apr 2017 75,126 miles

front bulk head corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,416 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,248 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 67,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,568 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,568 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,044 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,386 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 47,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,339 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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S982 VGY is a 1998 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S982 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S982 VGY registered?

S982 VGY is a 1998 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S982 VGY safe to buy?

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