CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT05 BDY

2005 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,743 mi
Last recorded92,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C1564,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 92,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 92,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,109 miles

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

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

offside front driveshaft cv gaiter secured with cable ties

rear exhaust section secured with cable ties

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,135 miles

Advise both front brake discs corroded.

Advise both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

Advise exhaust back box rubbers torn.

Advise oil leaking from engine.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 84,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Advise both front brake discs corroded.

Advise both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

Advise exhaust back box rubbers torn.

Advise oil leaking from engine.

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,931 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,344 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 70,344 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,916 miles

Advise cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall not showing cords.

Advise oil leak from the engine.

Advise rear exhaust hanger rubbers cracking.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Advise cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall not showing cords.

Advise oil leak from the engine.

Advise rear exhaust hanger rubbers cracking.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner face on n/s front brake disc rusty.meets brake spec.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,999 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inner face on n/s front brake disc rusty.meets brake spec.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,019 miles

oil leak/ exhaust blowing centre pipe /front discs worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,504 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 28,341 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
Full Citroen C15 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT05 BDY is a 2005 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT05 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT05 BDY?

You can check the full history of MT05 BDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT05 BDY registered?

MT05 BDY is a 2005 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is MT05 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 BDY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT05 BDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT05 BDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.