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LA53 EFM

2004 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,751 mi
Last recorded128,751 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,142 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,542 miles

rear exhaust back box rubber mounting missing

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,289 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 127,282 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box rubber bush missing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 21 Feb 2019 126,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Fail 3 Jan 2018 125,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,941 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner driveshaft joint leaking grease

Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,931 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 119,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,301 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,359 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 111,055 miles

Battery insecure

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Feb 2007 110,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 110,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LA53 EFM is a 2004 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA53 EFM, 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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LA53 EFM is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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