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SM02 LJV

2002 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,238 mi
Last recorded96,238 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C1568,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,238 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,300 miles

top section of o/s sill is badly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top section of o/s sill is badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,510 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,810 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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SM02 LJV is a 2002 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SM02 LJV, 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 SM02 LJV registered?

SM02 LJV is a 2002 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is SM02 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 LJV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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