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GR53 CYU

2004 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,227 mi
Last recorded128,227 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reversing lights not working

Fail 17 Nov 2025 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reversing lights not working

Pass 1 Nov 2024 121,021 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2024 121,017 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,474 miles

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

nearside rear cross member corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 117,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear cross member corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 114,345 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 114,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,800 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 94,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 84,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 78,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,418 miles

offside front head lamp slight damage to lens

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,862 miles

battery insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,768 miles

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

front brake disc's in very poor condition

rear exhaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,685 miles

both front brake disc rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,989 miles

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

front discs slightly rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,291 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,426 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,818 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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GR53 CYU is a 2004 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 GR53 CYU, 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.

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GR53 CYU is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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