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Y748 BFR

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 BFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,279 miles

front brake discs poor

front to rear & o/s rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

headlights poor patterns

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s rear radius-arm bushes advanced wear

Fail 22 Nov 2014 102,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs poor

front to rear & o/s rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

headlights poor patterns

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s rear radius-arm bushes advanced wear

Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,005 miles

Centre exhaust clamp rusted thrrough

Front headlight reflectors poor

Front number plate slightly poor

Fuel lines have corrosion

Offside mirror poorly repaired

Offside rear radius arm has slight play

Offside sun visor poorly secured

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fuel lines have corrosion

Centre exhaust clamp rusted thrrough

Front number plate slightly poor

Nearside rear tyre has low tread

Offside mirror poorly repaired

Offside rear radius arm has slight play

Offside sun visor poorly secured

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,983 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

front number plate poor condition

o/s mirror repaired with tape and poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe advanced corrosion

o/s/r radius arm has slight play in pivot

Fail 29 Oct 2012 91,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

front number plate poor condition

o/s mirror repaired with tape and poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe advanced corrosion

o/s/r radius arm has slight play in pivot

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,060 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Noise on rear brakes

Offside track rod end sligtht play

Fail 27 Oct 2011 85,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Noise on rear brakes

Offside track rod end sligtht play

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

headlights poorly secured

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,259 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,259 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y748 BFR is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y748 BFR, 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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Y748 BFR is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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