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Y571 YGJ

2001 Citroen C15

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 YGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,896 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,998 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

stone chip n.s,f off screen,

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,509 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r trim coming adrift.stone chip in screen.o/s/r tyre getting very low on inner edges,o/s/f headlight lens cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,351 miles

wipers starting to smear, slight leak from o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers starting to smear, slight leak from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to wear bands.

n/s/rear tyre on wear bands.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,984 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 34,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR BANDS REQ VERY SOON N/S/R LENS BROKEN

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,600 miles

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR BANDS REQ VERY SOON N/S/R LENS BROKEN

Fail 19 Jun 2006 30,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

clip missing from back of o/s/f headlight bulb †stone chips in screen †both front tyres getting close to wear bands required very soon

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,745 miles

clip missing from back of o/s/f headlight bulb †stone chips in screen †both front tyres getting close to wear bands required very soon

Pass 27 May 2005 26,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y571 YGJ is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y571 YGJ, 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 Y571 YGJ registered?

Y571 YGJ is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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