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FM02 VFV

2002 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 92,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,655 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 90,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,674 miles

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

n.s outer sill corroded

o.s outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,674 miles

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)

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

n.s outer sill corroded

o.s outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,868 miles

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

wiper stalk loose

Fail 5 Sep 2012 79,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

wiper stalk loose

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills paint work bubbled up due to water under paint work

o s f headlamp aim slightly low

unable to inspect both front brake disc outer surface and outer pads steel wheels fitted and unabler to inspect condition of rear brake drums

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,907 miles

front wiper smearing screen

Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,417 miles

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

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

both front track control arm bushs wearing

front wiper worn

offside rear tyre close to limits & perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,297 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 56,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o s r tyre perished on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,188 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,188 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,988 miles

near side front shock absorber damp

off side front shock absorber damp

small crack in off side front headlamp

Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front shock absorber damp

off side front shock absorber damp

small crack in off side front headlamp

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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FM02 VFV is a 2002 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FM02 VFV, 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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FM02 VFV is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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