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VU53 LJA

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 93,074 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury top of door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch, lots of holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded near shock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under wheel arch lots of holes (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting all along cross member lots of holes offside and nearside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside and nearside chassis rails all corroded and hold radiator hanging off. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and cracking, advise to replace asap 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,069 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front crossmember radiator support corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded by headlamp mounting

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet slightly corroded

nearside inner c/v boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 28 Nov 2018 91,600 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside inner c/v boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

rear brake valve slightly stiff

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,988 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

offside front slam panel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,315 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,282 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,373 miles

slight rusting to offside front subframe

very slight rusting to fuel lines

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,192 miles

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

spare wheel starting to rust

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,639 miles

offside door mirror repaired

Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,639 miles

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

offside door mirror repaired

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU53 LJA is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 VU53 LJA, 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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VU53 LJA is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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