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AU02 YNS

2002 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,758 mi
Last recorded98,758 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,157 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 96,157 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,421 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,804 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,128 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,676 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,243 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

bulk head insulation fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,236 miles

Braking system leaking rear load valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

bulk head insulation fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,626 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 34,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,827 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 32,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s head lamp glass loose

o/s headlamp reflector tarnished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 36,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 2,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 2,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,799 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 May 2008 139,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 139,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,519 miles

crack in screen n/s

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,132 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AU02 YNS is a 2002 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,382 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 AU02 YNS, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 YNS is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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