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Y342 VGO

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2015 124,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 124,287 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 116,946 miles

antiroll bar link bushes in o/s/f and n/s/f botom arms perishing and splitting

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 116,946 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

antiroll bar link bushes in o/s/f and n/s/f botom arms perishing and splitting

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 114,242 miles

Bonnet rusty

ns head lamp pattern becoming poor

Fail 13 Apr 2013 114,242 miles

Bonnet rusty

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

ns head lamp pattern becoming poor

Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,559 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 101,557 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 88,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from radiator

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage from fouling but not fouling vehicle at time of test

Fail 6 May 2010 88,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from radiator

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage from fouling but not fouling vehicle at time of test

Pass 16 May 2009 79,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,332 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 71,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet difficult to open

both rear tyres perished and cracking

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,700 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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Y342 VGO is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y342 VGO, 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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Y342 VGO is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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