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V431 DPB

2000 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,894 mi
Last recorded71,894 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen C1577,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 DPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 71,894 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 68,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,245 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 120,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,587 miles

Brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear Slight wheel bearing noise

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern faint

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Spare tyre defective, cords exposed

Fail 18 Sep 2015 103,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Both headlamps, beam patterns faint

Brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear Slight wheel bearing noise

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Spare tyre defective, cords exposed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,175 miles

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

N/S/R tyre has lots of cracks in outer side wall(no cord visible)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/F headlamp glass insecure.(with bonnet open)

O/S/R hand brake cable damaged outer casing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Resticted view of front brake pads

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/R tyre has lots of cracks in outer side wall(no cord visible)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/F headlamp glass insecure.(with bonnet open)

O/S/R hand brake cable damaged outer casing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Resticted view of front brake pads

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,891 miles

ALL OUTER TYRE WALLS HAVE DEGRADATION. O/S DOOR CHECKSTRAP DAMAGED

O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR POOR

Fail 6 Aug 2010 55,006 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres heavyly deteriorated

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,125 miles

binding in offside front brake

both head lamp reflectors in poor condition

front brakes 20% out of balance

nearside head lamp glass security would benefit from attention

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside rear service and parking brake efficiencys poor

parking brake efficiency = 19%

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,080 miles

both headlamp lenses insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 43,745 miles

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

Front wiper blade started to split

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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V431 DPB is a 2000 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 77,452 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 V431 DPB, 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 26 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V431 DPB is a 2000 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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