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X171 EDB

2000 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen C1577,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 EDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

back box rubbers perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs are lipped and rusted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,824 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs are lipped and rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,179 miles

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

nearside front tyre worn close to lagal limit

offside indicators flashing fast

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,888 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,481 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 69,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,917 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 106,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,417 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,584 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 65,584 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X171 EDB is a 2000 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 X171 EDB, 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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X171 EDB is a 2000 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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