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DV02 GRU

2002 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,681 mi
Last recorded177,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 177,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 177,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 177,397 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 177,312 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 173,649 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 173,649 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 164,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 164,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 152,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 144,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 144,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 129,556 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2006 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor

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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DV02 GRU is a 2002 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 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 DV02 GRU, 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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DV02 GRU is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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