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VN53 RZF

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 RZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 144,920 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 144,920 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 124,909 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,221 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 118,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,355 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

bonnet plastic moulding not fully secure

Fail 18 Mar 2011 109,354 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

bonnet plastic moulding not fully secure

Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,057 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 101,057 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,958 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 75,958 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VN53 RZF is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN53 RZF, 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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VN53 RZF is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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