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Y496 YCE

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,261 mi
Last recorded131,261 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 YCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 131,261 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 131,261 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 115,795 miles

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)

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

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

corrosion to drivers and passenger door shut/sill

drivers door check strap broke

unable to see brake pads

Fail 5 Mar 2013 115,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

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

corrosion to drivers and passenger door shut/sill

drivers door check strap broke

unable to see brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,727 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion to body

Fail 18 Feb 2012 100,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion to body

Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,797 miles

slight corrosion to both door shuts

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,952 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,362 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,856 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006

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

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

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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Y496 YCE is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y496 YCE, 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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Y496 YCE is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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