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FP52 BGO

2002 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,659 mi
Last recorded62,659 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,659 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch x2 osr nsr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,460 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,528 miles

Central fuel pipe rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside cv gaiter leaking grease

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,268 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advisory (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounts slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,756 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advisory (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake application slightly uneven

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 60,528 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle top mounting rubbers deteriorated - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake application slightly uneven

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle top mounting rubber deteriorated- strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle top mounting rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside outer body sill corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,919 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle top mounting rubber deteriorated- strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle top mounting rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside outer body sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,252 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps- strong advisory (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside outer body sill corroded

rear suspension top mountings deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2017 59,252 miles

Headlamp switch faulty unable to switch on lights (1.7.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside outer body sill corroded

rear suspension top mountings deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,451 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre deflated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,451 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal accelerator pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre deflated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,187 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,698 miles

both headlights poor condition causing poor beam pattern

slight play n.s.f. strut top bush

wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,164 miles

n.s. mirror poor condition

o.s. headlight poor condition

slight play n.s.f. strut top bush

small cut o.s.r. tyre inner side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,157 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o.s. headlight

damp around fuel filler neck pipe

front brake discs starting to go black

slight play n.s.f. strut top bush

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,371 miles

tread getting low on rear tyres ans starting to crack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,812 miles

fronr compliance bushes worn both sides

Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,725 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 25,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FP52 BGO is a 2002 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP52 BGO, 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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FP52 BGO is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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