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YL51 FYJ

2001 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,234 mi
Last recorded182,234 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 182,234 miles

heavy corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 182,231 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

sevice brake n/s/f 200 o/s/f 250 n/s/r 30 o/s/r 40 none of the brakes lock up

Pass 17 Mar 2014 169,895 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 169,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 157,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 143,718 miles

n/s rear tyre flat

exaust corroded

o/s n/s frontcontrol arm bushes worn

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 130,530 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 130,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 118,552 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,286 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 97,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,832 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 67,696 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 51,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YL51 FYJ is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL51 FYJ, 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 YL51 FYJ registered?

YL51 FYJ is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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