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Citroën C15

White · Diesel · 1992 · 1,769 cc

K53 GALMOT history

K53 GAL is a white diesel Citroën C15 first used on 13 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
134,868 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C15
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 GAL was last recorded at 134,868 miles on 8 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2016: 130,658 miles, lower than 130,684 miles on 5 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,859 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,868 miles
  • 2025 – 134,093 miles
  • 2024 – 133,069 miles
  • 2019 – 132,797 miles
  • 2017 – 131,512 miles
  • 2016 – 130,658 miles
  • 2015 – 120,356 miles
  • 2014 – 107,341 miles
  • 2013 – 92,268 miles
  • 2012 – 85,049 miles
  • 2011 – 84,811 miles
  • 2010 – 83,844 miles
  • 2009 – 83,473 miles
  • 2008 – 82,131 miles
  • 2007 – 80,454 miles
  • 2006 – 74,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,868 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pedal rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to underside, floor slightly soft, sills repaired and undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,868 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,868 miles
    Test number
    306476318257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail134,859 miles (+766)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    958972501675
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,093 miles
    Test number
    897277556921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail134,093 miles (+1,024)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,093 miles
    Test number
    972325847227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass133,069 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    311415277515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,797 miles (+1,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    647533494690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,512 miles (+37)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,512 miles
    Test number
    379601574969
    • AdvisoryBrake peddle slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside, floor slightly soft, sills repaired and undersealed
    • AdvisoryEngine bay corroded, engine mouning and strut top areas
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight dampness/ seepage from PAS rack
    • AdvisorySlight movement in headlamp attachments

  8. Fail131,475 miles (+817)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,475 miles
    Test number
    855738587303
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside, floor slightly soft, sills repaired and undersealed
    • AdvisoryEngine bay corroded, engine mouning and strut top areas
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight dampness/ seepage from PAS rack
    • AdvisorySlight movement in headlamp attachments

  9. Pass130,658 miles (-26)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,658 miles
    Test number
    865686257959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and front of engine bay areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed in areas

  10. Fail130,684 miles (+10,328)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    252778253979
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and front of engine bay area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed in areas

  11. Pass120,356 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    517508715199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f/ top suspension mount noisey when on lock to lock
    • NoteO/s/r suspension unit noisey when moved
    • NoteVehicle in general poor condition

  12. Fail120,356 miles (+20)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    925558715177
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f/ top suspension mount noisey when on lock to lock
    • NoteO/s/r suspension unit noisey when moved
    • NoteVehicle in general poor condition

  13. Fail120,336 miles (+12,995)12 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    226363905103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f top suspension mount noisey when on lock to lock
    • NoteO/s/r suspension unit noisey when moved
    • NoteVehicle in general poor condition

  14. Pass107,341 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    557017274035
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRust on front edge of bonnet

  15. Fail107,341 miles (+15,073)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    856282374087
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRust on front edge of bonnet

  16. Pass92,268 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    638492543035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,049 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    835082162016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,811 miles (+967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    495873461052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass83,844 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,844 miles
    Test number
    901019560009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    574235429218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail83,473 miles (+1,342)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    483635629228
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail82,131 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    414170748264
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass82,131 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    723160148220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,454 miles (+5,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    874149217281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass74,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    74,495 miles
    Test number
    802687846380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,493 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    260477646338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K53 GAL

Does K53 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 GAL is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 GAL?
The MOT on K53 GAL is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 GAL done?
K53 GAL was recorded at 134,868 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,112 miles a year.
Has K53 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 GAL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K53 GAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K53 GAL find?
K53 GAL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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