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K173 YBO

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK173 YBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side lens missing

under body corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 79,320 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front side lens missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 27 May 2024 79,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 79,285 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 868,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017
Pass 7 Jan 2016 132,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 122,352 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front brake hose has a slight twist

Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,883 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure which will fail on next MOT

nearside rear suspension bearing slightly seized

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 120,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure which will fail on next MOT

nearside rear suspension bearing slightly seized

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,268 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,677 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 110,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 110,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 107,125 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 107,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

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

SLIGHT BINDING REAR BRAKES

Pass 26 Oct 2007 102,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K173 YBO is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,986 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 K173 YBO, 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 33 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K173 YBO is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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