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MW53 CKO

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 CKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 138,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet edge corroded

both front inner wings starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking

drivers door check strap corroded

engine and transmission oil leaks

o/s front tyre low tread and badly worn edges strong advise

Fail 14 Nov 2013 138,627 miles

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

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

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet edge corroded

both front brake discs badly worn and pads appear low strong advise

both front inner wings starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking

drivers door check strap corroded

engine and transmission oil leaks

o/s front tyre low tread and badly worn edges strong advise

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,562 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 32,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 126,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 119,529 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 106,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 106,710 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 96,626 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 96,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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MW53 CKO is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MW53 CKO, 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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MW53 CKO is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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