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N53 FVF

1995 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,642 mi
Last recorded48,642 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Citroen C1595,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 FVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 45,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread where tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,298 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 39,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 37,808 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,730 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,726 miles

Rear exhaust box slight corrosion

oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 33,726 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slight corrosion

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,371 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 33,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,279 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2011 28,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 May 2011 28,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,833 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 28,833 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N53 FVF is a 1995 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1995 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 95,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N53 FVF, 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 31 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N53 FVF is a 1995 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 August 1995.

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