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PY53 EHC

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,733 mi
Last recorded49,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

all brake pipes have been under sealed

full under body as been under sealed

Fail 17 Aug 2022 49,660 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 49,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 49,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,937 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVANCE CORROSION UNDER AND AROUND VEHICLE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HOLES AND CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

areas of corrosion under/around vehicle.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

areas of advanced corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rusty brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2016 43,598 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rusty brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 41,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,667 miles

Exhaust rubber snapped but system supported

Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,564 miles

front upper crossmember corroded

rear exhaust mount deterioated and likely to fail

Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front upper crossmember corroded

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated and likely to fail

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,880 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,880 miles

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

x2 exhaust mounting tired

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,549 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 30,547 miles

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)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,699 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 25,699 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 20,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,838 miles

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

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

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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PY53 EHC is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PY53 EHC, 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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PY53 EHC is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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