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VU51 ZTE

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,592 mi
Last recorded110,592 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near side (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,484 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 93,484 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,469 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,367 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,662 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 45,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 40,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,904 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,609 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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VU51 ZTE is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 74,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU51 ZTE, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU51 ZTE registered?

VU51 ZTE is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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