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HC04 FBZ

2004 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 77,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,966 miles

Bonnet corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,959 miles

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet corroded

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,301 miles

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

Bonnet corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,298 miles

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Bonnet corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,400 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,846 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,843 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,330 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 52,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,748 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,621 miles

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

n/s/r brake noise

Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake noise

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,265 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,140 miles

both rear tyres perished along length of tread

Fail 28 Jul 2011 21,140 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished along length of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,694 miles

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking along tread

Fail 3 Aug 2010 19,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking along tread

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,304 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,062 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 12,062 miles

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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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HC04 FBZ is a 2004 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 HC04 FBZ, 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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HC04 FBZ is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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