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Y398 XAJ

2001 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,653 mi
Last recorded50,653 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 50,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,378 miles

advise osf, nsr, & osr tyres , walls cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2014 48,378 miles

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

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

advise osf, nsr, & osr tyres , walls cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010
Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,407 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,160 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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Y398 XAJ is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y398 XAJ, 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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Y398 XAJ is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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