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YJ53 JZB

2004 Citroen C15

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,691 mi
Last recorded161,691 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 161,691 miles

SEVERAL AREAS PLATED AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Mar 2024 157,142 miles

rear lamps repaired with tape

Pass 12 Aug 2023 156,000 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured not showing full amber (4.4.3 (a))

rear lamps repaired with red tape

Pass 15 Aug 2022 155,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 153,431 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 151,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured not showing full amber (4.4.3 (a))

both rear light lens broken been repaired with tape

Pass 3 Sep 2019 149,787 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake and rear brakes only just passed minimum requirements it would appear it requires attention

Pass 31 Oct 2017 146,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 142,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,981 miles

diffrent size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,639 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 135,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 114,695 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 90,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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YJ53 JZB is a 2004 Citroen C15 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,586 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 YJ53 JZB, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ53 JZB registered?

YJ53 JZB is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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