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Y997 RDK

2001 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,231 mi
Last recorded93,231 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 RDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,231 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.1.9)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,987 miles

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

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

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

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

headlight images poor

Fail 7 Oct 2013 82,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

headlight images poor

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,115 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,284 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,717 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 19,039 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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Y997 RDK is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y997 RDK, 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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Y997 RDK is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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