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LW53 MRV

2004 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,411 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,585 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s front chassi

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,732 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 64,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,145 miles

Nearside front cross member corroded and poor condition

Nearside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside and Nearside door shuts showing signs of corrosion

Signs of a radiator leak

Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,584 miles

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

both front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,968 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,968 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,959 miles

bonnet corroded

offside inner door shut showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,959 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet corroded

offside inner door shut showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre tread cracked

signs of a fluid leak from offside outer c.v gaitor area but gaitor secure

slight brake bind from offside front

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,796 miles

bonnet corroded

offside rear tyre starting to crack

surface corrosion to offside door step

tail pipe corroded and in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

bonnet corroded

offside rear tyre starting to crack

surface corrosion to offside door step

tail pipe corroded and in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,036 miles

rear box corroded and poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,036 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear box corroded and poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,693 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,405 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,222 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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LW53 MRV is a 2004 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LW53 MRV, 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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LW53 MRV is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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