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DG52 XYC

2002 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

90,310 mi
Last recorded90,310 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,310 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 90,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure cross member (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 87,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure cross member (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,259 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 84,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,869 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 74,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,268 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 73,267 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,276 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,276 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,000 miles

inner faces of front brake discs are corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,000 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)

inner faces of front brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,072 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,457 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,648 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,938 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 45,938 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 21 Jan 2009 40,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,901 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 34,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,690 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,690 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,405 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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DG52 XYC is a 2002 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 DG52 XYC, 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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DG52 XYC is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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