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LC53 NWR

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,392 mi
Last recorded186,392 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 186,392 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 178,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2014 178,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 177,454 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

bonnet corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 177,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

bonnet corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 177,042 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r light cluster sligth damaged does not afect light output

o/s/r light cluster sligth damaged does not affect light output

wide body van outer skin has corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2012 177,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r light cluster sligth damaged does not afect light output

o/s/r light cluster sligth damaged does not affect light output

wide body van outer skin has corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 167,963 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak engine bay

spare tyre missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 167,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak engine bay

spare tyre missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 145,811 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2009 145,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 125,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 101,546 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 101,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,157 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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LC53 NWR is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,371 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 LC53 NWR, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC53 NWR is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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