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SW53 KVJ

2004 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 70,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,693 miles

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,215 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blade torn

rear exhaust rubbers perished

sump corroded + damp

Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blade torn

rear exhaust rubbers perished

sump corroded + damp

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,659 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,609 miles

nearside front indicator lens

Fail 10 Jan 2007 38,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front indicator lens

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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SW53 KVJ is a 2004 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,586 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 SW53 KVJ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW53 KVJ registered?

SW53 KVJ is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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