Citroen C 15d (1998)
1998 Citroen C 15d
CarHunch analysed 562 real MOT records for the 1998 Citroen C 15d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Citroën C15D is a serious reliability risk—only 10.2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With a median CarHunch score of just 55, these vans are well past their safe working life and the 4.3% dangerous defect rate, while not alarming in isolation, signals that mechanical failures can be unpredictable.
At 111,000 miles median mileage for a 26-year-old vehicle, these examples have lived hard lives typical of commercial use. The low failure and advisory counts (0.31 and 0.5 per vehicle respectively) are misleading—they reflect that most cars are already off the road; those still testing are culled survivors or owned by optimists. If you're considering this van, budget heavily for repairs and expect multiple MOT visits before any pass.
What to check before buying a 1998 Citroen C 15d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Citroen C 15d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Citroen C 15d vehicles fall between 88,508 and 134,525 miles.
MOT History Averages
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