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Y643 JGY

2001 Citroen C15

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 JGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 51,154 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,423 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 49,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported underbody (1.9.2a)

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

Side repeater not working offside & nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,154 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,179 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,407 miles

suspect slightly worn wheel bearing (o/s/r) further investigation is advised

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,199 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,592 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,947 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 14,025 miles

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)

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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Y643 JGY is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y643 JGY, 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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Y643 JGY is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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