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Y487 JMV

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,507 mi
Last recorded98,507 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,507 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 98,308 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside lower ball joint pinch bolt possibly the wrong size!

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,044 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 88,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,743 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2008 65,743 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,916 miles

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

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

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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Y487 JMV is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y487 JMV, 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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What year was Y487 JMV registered?

Y487 JMV is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y487 JMV safe to buy?

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