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YX53 VBM

2003 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,021 mi
Last recorded44,021 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C1567,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside outer sill heavily corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 22 Feb 2018 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside outer sill heavily corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired slightly siezed (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

lower steering column cowl panel insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,412 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 43,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,924 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,157 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,281 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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YX53 VBM is a 2003 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YX53 VBM, 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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YX53 VBM is a 2003 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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