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RY53 CDX

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,448 mi
Last recorded122,448 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear door above sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all doors holed at bottom.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,441 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear door above sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all doors holed at bottom.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door hinge mounting point holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear door bottom holed.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 122,383 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door hinge mounting point holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear door bottom holed.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,883 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 121,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,746 miles

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

bonnet front edge corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 120,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet front edge corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,336 miles

nearside door check strap broken.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 120,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside door check strap broken.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 119,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

bonnet badly coroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel has slight bind.

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,596 miles

bonnet badly coroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel has slight bind.

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,011 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 115,192 miles

Play in passenger's seat mechanism.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,183 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in passenger's seat mechanism.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,777 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,601 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,288 miles

Exhaust rubbers slightly perished

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,288 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,216 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 81,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,375 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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RY53 CDX is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RY53 CDX, 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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RY53 CDX is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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