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X238 ELA

2000 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,896 mi
Last recorded95,896 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen C1577,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 ELA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,732 miles

Front bulk head coroding

Nearside outer sill coroding

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

Offside outer sill coroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

both outer sills corroded

bulk head slightly corroded

front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate faded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,282 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

both outer sills corroded

bulk head slightly corroded

front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate faded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

rear number plate faded

slight corrosion on bulk head

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,470 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside headlight reflecter deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting rubers deteriorated

rear fog light switch cover missing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting rubers deteriorated

rear fog light switch cover missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,456 miles

Brake pipe in engine bay is corroded

Nearside front tyre is worn on the shoulders

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the shoulders

Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe in engine bay is corroded

Nearside front tyre is worn on the shoulders

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,080 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,988 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,754 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,720 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 40,862 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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X238 ELA is a 2000 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X238 ELA, 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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X238 ELA is a 2000 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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