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YV51 GXK

2001 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

26,276 mi
Last recorded26,276 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 GXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,474 miles

underside has corrosion in non structral areas

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,323 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,323 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,641 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres starting to split

Fail 6 Aug 2013 16,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,988 miles

all tyres starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,861 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 13,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,521 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,521 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,348 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 9,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 7,007 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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YV51 GXK is a 2001 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YV51 GXK, 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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YV51 GXK is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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