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WN53 SWU

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in it also (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 76,174 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in it also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,356 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,853 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,094 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre BALD on edges

offside front door starting to corrode

Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre BALD on edges

offside front door starting to corrode

wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,517 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

exhaust rattling

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,117 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,797 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 17,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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WN53 SWU is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN53 SWU, 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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WN53 SWU is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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