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BG51 WAU

2001 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,679 mi
Last recorded142,679 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,679 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 142,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 132,828 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 132,828 miles

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

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

rust on ns sill

Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,133 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 110,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,700 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,256 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 91,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 85,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,268 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,615 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 76,606 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,187 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 WAU is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

BG51 WAU is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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