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EA05 VEK

2005 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C1564,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,715 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Through front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Through front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - open door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,673 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,662 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,411 miles

Front cross support /radiator support corroded (Not structural )

Front cross support above head lamps corroded (Not structural )

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drivers door frame corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 84,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross section right to left near spare wheel under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear section of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross support /radiator support corroded (Not structural )

Front cross support above head lamps corroded (Not structural )

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drivers door frame corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,236 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front most pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,050 miles

Corrosion noted around hand brake cables

General corrosion noted to body & suspension

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pedal rubber deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2021 75,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion noted around hand brake cables

General corrosion noted to body & suspension

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,702 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Brake pedal rubber wearing

General corrosion noted

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive high up back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 69,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has long travel

Brake pedal rubber wearing

General corrosion noted

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive high up back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,041 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 65,037 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 55,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,370 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 51,370 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Door Strap Missing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake valve leaking Load Compensator. (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Door Strap Missing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,742 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiper leaves a slight smear on windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,662 miles

FRONT PADS 3MM FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2010 27,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA05 VEK is a 2005 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,820 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 EA05 VEK, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA05 VEK is a 2005 Citroen C15, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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