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YL53 VUR

2004 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,981 mi
Last recorded54,981 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C1564,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,262 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 54,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,698 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 50,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,767 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,767 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YL53 VUR is a 2004 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YL53 VUR, 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 YL53 VUR registered?

YL53 VUR is a 2004 Citroen C15, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is YL53 VUR safe to buy?

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