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PJ53 HRW

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,517 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Sep 2011 58,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,513 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge,s

Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on outer edge,s

Fail 19 Nov 2007 54,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,908 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,416 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,416 miles

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

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside front bumper and flasher lamp slightly damaged

rear silencer pipe coroded

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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PJ53 HRW is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ53 HRW, 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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What year was PJ53 HRW registered?

PJ53 HRW is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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