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KW55 YZM

2005 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,769 mi
Last recorded100,769 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C1564,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,769 miles

Central General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor holed as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 99,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image, round blob (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image, round blob (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body filler in outer sill

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Bodyfiller in outer sill

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative and return spring missing (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 95,610 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear section of exhaust missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,242 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 82,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning spring missing (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis damaged

offside rear chassis damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 81,674 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated corroded to excess (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired has restricted movement clamp on spring (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water in light (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,738 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,447 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,441 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,299 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip worn

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,479 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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KW55 YZM is a 2005 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,820 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 KW55 YZM, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW55 YZM is a 2005 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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