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MD02 LYP

2002 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 LYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f disc scored

o/s/f disc scored

Fail 23 Aug 2011 106,114 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f disc scored

o/s/f disc scored

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Servo has very low assistance

Fail 10 Jul 2010 89,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Servo has very low assistance

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,224 miles

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,970 miles

front brake balance slighty uneven

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2008 69,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake balance slighty uneven

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,102 miles

near side front headlight slighty low aim

Fail 21 Jul 2007 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 54,614 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 54,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MD02 LYP is a 2002 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,382 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 MD02 LYP, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MD02 LYP is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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