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CV03 WYW

2003 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 WYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 125,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

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

Rear body corroded amd holed but not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 May 2014 119,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear light lens broken

Fail 20 May 2014 119,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 17 May 2013 114,147 miles

L/H/R light lens broken

slight corrosion on L/H/F inner wing

Pass 24 May 2012 108,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear light lens broken

Fail 24 May 2012 108,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear light lens broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,669 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,669 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 103,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

front no plate is loose

nearside door mirror damaged with exposed edges

offside rear light unit is loose

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,490 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front c.v joint gaitor inner clip loose

Fail 28 May 2010 99,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake went poor under load during brake roller test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front c.v joint gaitor inner clip loose

Pass 20 May 2009 89,300 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 89,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front roll bar stay bracket is loose

Pass 29 May 2008 76,086 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dampness around fuel filler cap but not obviously leaking

timming belt age unknown

Pass 22 May 2007 60,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,600 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

both front tyres have 2mm tread. 155/80r13 T

Pass 23 May 2006 46,773 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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CV03 WYW is a 2003 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CV03 WYW, 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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CV03 WYW is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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