CITROEN C151998 · 1.8L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a significant gap in testing history. The last recorded MOT test took place in June 2008 at 75,309 miles, meaning the vehicle has not undergone official testing for nearly eighteen years. Based on the final available data, the maintenance trend was deteriorating prior to the lapse in records, as evidenced by the June 2008 failure involving multiple critical safety and structural defects that were only marginally addressed to pass the following day. The vehicle exhibits exceptionally low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 2,690 miles per year over its twenty-eight-year lifespan. Between the June 2007 test at 69,359 miles and the June 2008 test at 75,309 miles, the van covered only 5,950 miles. This low rate of use suggests the vehicle likely sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished tyres, and internal fluid corrosion despite low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity and the braking system. The 2008 failure record highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside seat belt anchorage and a sharp edge caused by body rust, which are serious structural risks that often progress over time. The buyer should also inspect the track rod ends and brake hoses, as these were flagged for play and deterioration in previous tests. Given the age and low mileage, the brake lines and fuel pipes must be checked for internal corrosion or perished rubber that a standard visual MOT might miss.