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BX52 OLW

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 98,048 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,744 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake load sensing valve linkage shows only slight movement when tested.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

nearside front headlamp unit shows condensation.

off side front door pillar fractured.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear/out of shape and is bald at the edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,432 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,431 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 70,568 miles

155/80/13 t

Spare wheel missing.

Throttle pedal very stiff. Not getting full thottle.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,562 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

155/80/13 t

Spare wheel missing.

Throttle pedal very stiff. Not getting full thottle.

Pass 30 May 2008 64,698 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,727 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,425 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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BX52 OLW is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX52 OLW, 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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BX52 OLW is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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