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R972 NOU

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

99,715 mi
Last recorded99,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 99,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal whole vehicle covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 99,715 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal whole vehicle covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,145 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 98,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 98,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 98,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front crossmember

corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion and holes to nearside front outer sill

heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,796 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 12 Jul 2018 97,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,582 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,138 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 84,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,857 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch inop

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,169 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap fitted with temporary item but still remains sealed

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap fitted with temporary item but still remains sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,082 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,065 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,826 miles

front brakes are slightly out of balance

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar bushes in the track control arm are splitting

offside head lamp pattern is weak

offside head lamp reflector is discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,731 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front brake is slightly tight

offside headlamp unit is damp, reflector corroded and pattern poor

registration plate plate light is dim

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,792 miles

nearside headlamp aim is poor (BORDERLINE PASS)

nearside headlamp reflector is corroded

offside and nearside headlamp units are damp

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn on the outside edges

Fail 2 Feb 2009 60,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp reflector is corroded

offside and nearside headlamp units are damp

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn on the outside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,008 miles

damp in nearside headlamp unit

nearside headlamp pattern is weak

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar bushes in the track control arms are worn

offside front brake is tight

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,934 miles

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2007 51,934 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread is worn low on the outside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,323 miles

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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R972 NOU is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 74,438 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 R972 NOU, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R972 NOU is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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