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AV55 ZSW

2005 Citroen C15

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C1564,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 113,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside top of sill/body slight corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside top of sill/body slight corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,313 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 90,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective distorted ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,347 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,337 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brakes need attention

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,211 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing niosy

rear brakes need attention,offside low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,755 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,976 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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AV55 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C15 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,820 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 AV55 ZSW, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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