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W789 OCF

2000 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,914 mi
Last recorded130,914 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen C1577,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 OCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 130,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury hole in bonnect (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt buckle mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 126,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 126,827 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 121,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 115,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking/perishing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,030 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2020 108,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,434 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 105,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,664 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,572 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 65,844 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,835 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,946 miles

n/s headlamp glass inscure

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,322 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,062 miles

n/s rear tyre slighty deteriorated cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,062 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slighty deteriorated cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,605 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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W789 OCF is a 2000 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W789 OCF, 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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W789 OCF is a 2000 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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