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Citroën C15

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,769 cc

L7 DPBMOT history

L7 DPB is a red diesel Citroën C15 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2021
Mileage
101,353 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
31
15 passed · 16 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C15
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 DPB was last recorded at 101,353 miles on 12 May 2022, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,902 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,353 miles
  • 2020 – 100,902 miles
  • 2019 – 100,526 miles
  • 2018 – 99,071 miles
  • 2017 – 98,111 miles
  • 2016 – 95,808 miles
  • 2015 – 93,068 miles
  • 2014 – 90,740 miles
  • 2013 – 87,141 miles
  • 2012 – 84,328 miles
  • 2011 – 80,615 miles
  • 2010 – 74,640 miles
  • 2009 – 67,419 miles
  • 2008 – 60,570 miles
  • 2007 – 50,308 miles
  • 2006 – 38,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,353 miles
  • MajorFront passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside front chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front tyres worn on edges and on 1.6mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front bonnet corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,353 miles (+451)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,353 miles
    Test number
    840722735594
    • MajorFront passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass100,902 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,902 miles
    Test number
    468946871214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,899 miles (+373)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    882977186677
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,526 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,526 miles
    Test number
    733898766656
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis corroded

  5. Fail100,521 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    570158623771
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis corroded

  6. Fail100,515 miles (+1,444)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    770450213285
    • MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury front bonnet corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear chassis corroded

  7. Pass99,071 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    441958619209
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and on 1.6mm tread
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet corroded

  8. Fail99,070 miles (+6)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,070 miles
    Test number
    636622606054
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and on 1.6mm tread
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet corroded

  9. Fail99,064 miles (+953)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    629230897622
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at the front (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at the front (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting wheel arch at the rear (6.6.6)

  10. Pass98,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    391085411512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,111 miles (+2,303)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    105336464617
    • FailureCentral Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass95,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    840607105265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail95,808 miles (+2,740)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    200370819231
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,068 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    188468155479
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBonnet prop missing

  15. Fail93,068 miles (+2,328)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    746337055075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBonnet prop missing

  16. Fail90,740 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    228840774013
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,740 miles (+3,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    279850774038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    806677463030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,141 miles (+2,813)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    928607963071
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail84,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    236510362008
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass84,328 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    468170662088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    117022761074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,615 miles (+5,975)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    157292861036
    • Repaired at testDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass74,640 miles (+5)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    851433060013
    • DangerousFoot brake effort very poor.
    • DangerousVery long foot brake travel

  25. Fail74,635 miles (+7,216)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    220430760075
    • DangerousFoot brake effort very poor.
    • DangerousVery long foot brake travel
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass67,419 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,419 miles
    Test number
    484334769048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail67,416 miles (+6,846)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,416 miles
    Test number
    583992569093
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureRear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass60,570 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    603446458031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail60,506 miles (+10,198)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,506 miles
    Test number
    763553358036
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wheels stick out past the wings

  30. Pass50,308 miles (+11,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    680409357093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront seats do not tip forward, restricting access to rear seat.

  31. Pass38,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    532593756085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DPB

Does L7 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 DPB expired on 18 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 DPB?
The MOT on L7 DPB expired on 18 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 DPB done?
L7 DPB was recorded at 101,353 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has L7 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DPB has failed 16 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 DPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 DPB find?
L7 DPB failed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: front passenger door hinge insecure; nearside headlamp aim too low; driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed.

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