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BG51 LYV

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,007 mi
Last recorded39,007 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 39,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 39,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,776 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,214 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,075 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,341 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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BG51 LYV is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 74,438 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 BG51 LYV, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG51 LYV registered?

BG51 LYV is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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