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YR55 BYU

2006 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,317 mi
Last recorded183,317 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C1569,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 183,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 180,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 180,282 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 172,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 162,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm insecurely attached movement at neck of ball joint in lower hub, new suspension arm fitted? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 155,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,162 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Fail 27 Oct 2017 113,162 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Braking system leaking load compensation valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,228 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,100 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 63,166 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,841 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,766 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 BYU is a 2006 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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