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PK53 VKL

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,619 mi
Last recorded51,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 VKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,619 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 11 Mar 2026 51,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,160 miles

Entire vehicle structure including the sill and suspension components has been covered in underseal

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 51,151 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Entire vehicle structure including the sill and suspension components has been covered in underseal

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 51,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill has been repaired and undersealed

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Sill has been repaired and undersealed

Offside Outer Sill has been repaired and undersealed

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,891 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,565 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,410 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2016 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/door area (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,335 miles

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,994 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 32,988 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,332 miles

crack in front number plate

small water leak from radiator

Fail 27 Jan 2011 29,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small water leak from radiator

crack in front number plate

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,191 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,989 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 22,989 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,889 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 19,889 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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PK53 VKL is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PK53 VKL, 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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PK53 VKL is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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