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FV52 DXG

2002 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 DXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,129 miles

engine oil sump corroded

gearbox end cover badly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 89,129 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil sump corroded

gearbox end cover badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,606 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 87,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,519 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

gearbox end cover badly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near suspension strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

gearbox end cover badly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 83,479 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes in track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 23 Jan 2023 83,475 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes in track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 80,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,158 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords void of tread on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure fouling on inner wing (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,188 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 79,185 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,138 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,732 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,247 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,233 miles

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

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing ?

Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,180 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
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FV52 DXG is a 2002 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FV52 DXG, 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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What year was FV52 DXG registered?

FV52 DXG is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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