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Y701 FBW

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,218 mi
Last recorded108,218 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 FBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,218 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 108,218 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,256 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 99,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,841 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,690 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,211 miles

driver's door sticks

driver's door trim insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2008 75,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

driver's door sticks

driver's door trim insecure

nearside headlamp lens insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,097 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y701 FBW is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y701 FBW, 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 Y701 FBW registered?

Y701 FBW is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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