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AV53 NPD

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

233,975 mi
Last recorded233,975 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 233,975 miles

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

play at steering rack inner joints

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 232,982 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight noise at offside driveshaft support bearing

Fail 17 Oct 2014 232,961 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight noise at offside driveshaft support bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 227,942 miles

front inner wheel arches rusty

front number plate deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

front wishbone centre bushes worn

near side and off side rear brake pipes rusty

off side inner steering joint play

off side outter sill rusty

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing' off side driveshaft centre bearing rough

Fail 7 Oct 2013 227,942 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front inner wheel arches rusty

front number plate deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

front wishbone centre bushes worn

near side and off side rear brake pipes rusty

off side inner steering joint play

off side outter sill rusty

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing' off side driveshaft centre bearing rough

Pass 18 Oct 2012 220,562 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle has general corrosion

rear archs muddy

Fail 16 Oct 2012 220,512 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear archs muddy

Pass 18 Oct 2011 212,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mud on under side of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2011 212,645 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mud on under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2010 205,471 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)

damp at fuel tank

h/lamps little loose

o/s door damage

rear ex mounts cracking

travel foot + h/b

washer switch stiff to work

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 205,462 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp at fuel tank

h/lamps little loose

o/s door damage

rear ex mounts cracking

travel foot + h/b

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 196,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 196,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 190,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 143,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 109,737 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 109,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AV53 NPD is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,371 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 AV53 NPD, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV53 NPD is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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