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BG53 MMF

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,709 mi
Last recorded125,709 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 125,709 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jan 2012 125,709 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

no passenger sun visor fitted

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no passenger sun visor fitted

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 30 Sep 2009 98,464 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,685 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 73,685 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,490 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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BG53 MMF is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG53 MMF, 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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BG53 MMF is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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