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Y149 VGP

2001 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 100,046 miles

both front tyres heavily worn

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner cv gaiter split.

repairs to both rear outer sills

temp repair to offside rear light

Fail 24 May 2014 100,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

both front tyres heavily worn

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner cv gaiter split.

repairs to both rear outer sills

temp repair to offside rear light

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,181 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Poor beam image from both headlights

Wiper blade split - needs replacing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,156 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Poor beam image from both headlights

Wiper blade split - needs replacing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,005 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,565 miles

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perishing

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

drivers sun visor worn

front wiper blade splitting

headlamp switch in poor condition and difficult to operate

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 82,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perishing

brake pedal anti slip pad splitting

drivers sun visor worn

front wiper blade splitting

headlamp switch in poor condition and difficult to operate

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,129 miles

corrosion on offside outer sill

gearbox oil leak

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2010 78,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion on offside outer sill

gearbox oil leak

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,614 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

corrosion on nearside front floorpan

Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

corrosion on nearside front floorpan

Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,483 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

drivers seat base worn

screw in o/s/r tyre (unrepairable)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

drivers seat base worn

screw in o/s/r tyre (unrepairable)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,516 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 62,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake pedil slip split

Pass 10 Jun 2006 54,502 miles

advisory items on previous vt32 still apply

Fail 10 Jun 2006 54,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y149 VGP is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y149 VGP, 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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Y149 VGP is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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