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Y173 GEU

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 GEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 118,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,238 miles

Corrosion on front landing panel

Corrosion on inner wings under bonnet

Corrosion on rear axle

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front subframe

Headlight chrome rusting and discoloured

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear drums corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under bonnet/landing panel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill section corroding away

Offside Rear Outer sill section corroding away

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seam where body joins chassis corroding away

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,237 miles

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

very slight corrosion under bonnet and on underside

Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,917 miles

both lower sills and front slam panel have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,019 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,019 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,510 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,419 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,768 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,768 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,776 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,006 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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Y173 GEU is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y173 GEU, 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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Y173 GEU is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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