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RJ51 NLT

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,830 mi
Last recorded49,830 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,565 miles

Central Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 46,565 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,543 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front antiroll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 46,543 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front antiroll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,543 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,543 miles

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

Side repeater not working Near side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Off side rear (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 46,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator not working Near side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Off side rear (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,543 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both, lenses tarnished. (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,338 miles

exhaust misalined & bent but secure

the rear offside & nearside tyres are slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,338 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

exhaust misalined & bent but secure

the rear offside & nearside tyres are slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,077 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,077 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,993 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 23,993 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RJ51 NLT is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RJ51 NLT, 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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RJ51 NLT is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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