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Y194 YSM

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,393 mi
Last recorded120,393 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 115,412 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 108,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,315 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 99,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,035 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Hand operated control valve has insufficient damping on valves controlling lock actuators (3.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,698 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,108 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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Y194 YSM is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y194 YSM, 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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Y194 YSM is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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