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BK53 FBA

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 151,050 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 151,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 146,545 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 146,516 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 138,753 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 124,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,977 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,977 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,529 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,529 miles

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,047 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,570 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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BK53 FBA is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 FBA, 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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BK53 FBA is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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