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RV02 GAO

2002 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,928 mi
Last recorded44,928 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,928 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,845 miles

Offside Outer Sill has poor welding to repair patch

Offside Sunvisor not secured affecting drivers vision

Fail 28 Aug 2015 38,845 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Sill has poor welding to repair patch

Offside Sunvisor not secured affecting drivers vision

Fail 29 Aug 2014 34,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,059 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 33,059 miles

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

All tyres cracking

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,198 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,009 miles

2nd exhaust section cracked and leaking slightly.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2nd exhaust section cracked and leaking slightly.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 14,006 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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RV02 GAO is a 2002 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,382 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 RV02 GAO, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV02 GAO registered?

RV02 GAO is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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