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YU03 BZL

2003 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,601 mi
Last recorded85,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,601 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Front wiper smears slightly

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper top suspension mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber missing, but exhaust is still secure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,729 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 82,729 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/body (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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 8 Sep 2014 79,710 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,953 miles

spare tyre below tread limit

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

spare tyre below tread limit

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,902 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mounts worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011
Fail 21 Jun 2011

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front disks worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 61,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,248 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,564 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

leak on gear box

Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,564 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

leak on gear box

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,784 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 37,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper stalk extended arm illustration missing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,921 miles

wiper stalk extended arm illustration missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,998 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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YU03 BZL is a 2003 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 67,371 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 YU03 BZL, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YU03 BZL is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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