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DF02 PHU

2002 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,765 mi
Last recorded114,765 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 114,765 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken away

Offside Front headlamp lense cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 114,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs corroded inside edges (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and trackarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door check strap broken away

Offside Front headlamp lense cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,501 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 107,471 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,074 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front door pillor pivot broken away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 95,778 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door pillor pivot broken away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,124 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,124 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,573 miles

near side hand and foot brake efforts slightly low

off side outer sill weak

slight play in off side front track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,883 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 59,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,548 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,929 miles

battery loose but contained

Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,925 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

battery loose but contained

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,292 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,285 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,596 miles

both front brake discs excessively pitted

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,504 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 33,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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DF02 PHU is a 2002 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,382 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 DF02 PHU, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF02 PHU registered?

DF02 PHU is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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