CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN53 VZL

2004 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 85,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,510 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 79,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,578 miles

some corrosion to brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2010 72,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,055 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,446 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
Full Citroen C15 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN53 VZL is a 2004 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,586 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 FN53 VZL, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN53 VZL?

You can check the full history of FN53 VZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN53 VZL registered?

FN53 VZL is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is FN53 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 VZL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN53 VZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN53 VZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.