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YR55 BYT

2006 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,284 mi
Last recorded112,284 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C1569,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,284 miles

general corrosion to underneath components / inner wings / sills / chassis / subframe / axle

n/s/f ball joint rubber damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underneath components / inner wings / sills / chassis / subframe / axle

n/s/f ball joint rubber damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f ball joint rubber damaged

o/s/f ball joint rubber damaged

o/s/f track rod end rubber damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 101,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre on LIMIT

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre on LIMIT

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front lower suspension bush worn.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front lower suspension bush worn.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,321 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,669 miles

nearside front towing eye bent/ distorted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front towing eye bent/ distorted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,545 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,035 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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YR55 BYT is a 2006 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,197 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 YR55 BYT, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR55 BYT is a 2006 Citroen C15, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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