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WV53 LZB

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,061 mi
Last recorded157,061 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 157,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,007 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,008 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 72,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,343 miles

headlight switch

indicator switch

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,343 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight switch

indicator switch

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,032 miles

corrosion to sills

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to sills

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

scatch marks o/s of w/screen

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,173 miles

scatch marks o/s of w/screen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,790 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 21,790 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,991 miles

slight wear front brake discs

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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WV53 LZB is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WV53 LZB, 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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What year was WV53 LZB registered?

WV53 LZB is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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