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BT53 FZW

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,784 mi
Last recorded36,784 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner o/s and n/s wings corroded

Front bonnet corroded

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s light lens cracked

corrosion to body, front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front inner wings corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 35,526 miles

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

inner wings corroded

outer sills corroded

tail pipe fragile

Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,125 miles

both rear sill joint corroded

inner wings corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to outer sills and inner wings

Fail 12 Dec 2018 34,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to outer sills and inner wings

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,986 miles

both rear sill joints fragile

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,215 miles

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,364 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 27,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion to inner wings

Fail 15 Dec 2014 24,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to inner wings

Pass 17 Dec 2013 22,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,834 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 18,834 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,835 miles

slight corrosion n s and o s inner wings

Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,643 miles

Coolant leak

front discs poor inner face

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 11,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,860 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,372 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 5,372 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BT53 FZW is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BT53 FZW, 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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BT53 FZW is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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