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X297 YEX

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 YEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,256 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

front number plate tarnished

outer sills rusting

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,179 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

front number plate tarnished

outer sills rusting

slight footbake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,801 miles

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

o/s outer sill rusting

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,892 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,510 miles

front discs very rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2007 82,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 76,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,704 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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X297 YEX is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 74,438 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 X297 YEX, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X297 YEX is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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