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X492 FBL

2000 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,603 mi
Last recorded110,603 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen C1577,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,603 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet prop missing

drivers door checkstrap broken and door pin not fitted correctly

osf wing in poor condition

osr sill been welded

osr tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet prop missing

drivers door checkstrap broken and door pin not fitted correctly

osf wing in poor condition

osr sill been welded

osr tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,036 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap broken away from door.

o/s/f door hinge worn.

radiator leaking.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,036 miles

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

radiator leaking.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door check strap broken away from door.

o/s/f door hinge worn.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,125 miles

bonnet prop missing.

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished.

clutch pedal pivot bush worn.

slight oil leak.

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet prop missing.

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished.

slight oil leak.

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,323 miles

bonnet prop missing,both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,both rear flexy brake hoses perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2011

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bonner prop/stay missing,outer body sills & osr lower wing/body panel corroded,osf indicator & rear lamp lens cracked,front brake hoses part shrouded,mixed tyre brands fitted,slight bind to nsf brake

parts of boot floor covered,evidence of reapairs prior to test.general vehicle condition poor.

sun visor pivots/hinges weak,headlamp beam images vague,headlamps slightly loose in mounts/adjusters,osf door/checkstrap mount corroded/fractured,pedal box worn,clutch pedal rubber worn,rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 9 Mar 2011 80,904 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bonner prop/stay missing,outer body sills & osr lower wing/body panel corroded,osf indicator & rear lamp lens cracked,front brake hoses part shrouded,mixed tyre brands fitted,slight bind to nsf brake

parts of boot floor covered,evidence of reapairs prior to test.general vehicle condition poor.

sun visor pivots/hinges weak,headlamp beam images vague,headlamps slightly loose in mounts/adjusters,osf door/checkstrap mount corroded/fractured,pedal box worn,clutch pedal rubber worn,rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 15 Jan 2011 80,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside body/sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,882 miles

bonnet edge under trim rotten

n/s reflecter cracked

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED

bonnet edge under trim rotten

n/s reflecter cracked

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X492 FBL 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 57.1%.

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 X492 FBL, 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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X492 FBL is a 2000 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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