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Y729 STR

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 STR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,856 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front bulk head, and front lower slam panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe from brake flexi in wheel arch to the next union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 97,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 93,159 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 93,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired excessive play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,908 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various small areas of slight corrosion at bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 83,818 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 83,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,031 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 78,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,417 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,211 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,211 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at tunnel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak at oil pressure switch

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,047 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on subframe

Fail 15 Mar 2016 57,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on subframe

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,570 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,087 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vacumm hose for EGR valve - split.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,102 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,458 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 35,455 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,751 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 27,805 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,897 miles

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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Y729 STR is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y729 STR, 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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Y729 STR is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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