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RA53 WLN

2003 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,697 mi
Last recorded107,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 107,697 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 103,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,437 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 100,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80R13T (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 97,729 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80R13T (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,493 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis cross member near tow bar area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight damage to windscreen to zone b

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,596 miles

slight play in nearside track control arm

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,352 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 58,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,501 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,772 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,356 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads low discs slightly pitted

nearside lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,927 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA53 WLN is a 2003 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RA53 WLN, 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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RA53 WLN is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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