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Y171 YOH

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,052 mi
Last recorded115,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 YOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,052 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner wings starting too corrode

Fail 26 Jan 2012 115,052 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner wings starting too corrode

Fail 24 Dec 2010 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 112,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,317 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,813 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 96,813 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,805 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 85,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 74,546 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 74,534 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r foot brake low effort

Fail 23 May 2005 60,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 May 2005 60,097 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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Y171 YOH is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y171 YOH, 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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Y171 YOH is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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