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VE03 UTT

2003 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 UTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow from rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General underbody corrosion.

Fail 5 Nov 2025 126,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow from rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General underbody corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 123,954 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch and floor corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch and floor corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 123,954 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch and floor corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch and floor corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,197 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 114,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,694 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front chassis legs and inner wings starting to rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 108,454 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front chassis legs and inner wings starting to rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,088 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,088 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,111 miles

Offside Front door corroded

body below both rear lights badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

body below both rear lights badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,921 miles

corrosion offside outer sill

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding nearside front brake

wear and pitting front discs

Fail 26 Jun 2017 94,890 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

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

corrosion offside outer sill

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding nearside front brake

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 18 May 2016 89,587 miles

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

corrosion on offside outer skin above sill

Pass 22 May 2015 85,591 miles

bind on both rear brakes

both headlights reflectors deteriorated

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

offside headlight condensated (beam pattern unaffected)

Fail 20 May 2015 85,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bind on both rear brakes

both headlights reflectors deteriorated

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

offside headlight condensated (beam pattern unaffected)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 78,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 76,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,368 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,381 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,432 miles

front brake discs corroding.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,279 miles

front disc pads close to limits.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,851 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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VE03 UTT is a 2003 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VE03 UTT, 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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VE03 UTT is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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