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A371 VVX

1983 Citroen Acadiane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

21,544 mi
Last recorded21,544 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Citroen Acadiane28,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2016 21,544 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

rear floor area excessively corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded

petrol cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

rear nearside and offside floor corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,926 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 10,925 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

fuel cap rubber perishing

o/s rear chassis to body mounting point insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 5,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 5,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,736 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,735 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

front bumper getting loose n/s

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,713 miles

slight play in off side king pin

Fail 24 May 2010 87,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

near side and off side rear inner wheel arches corroded

near side body corroded

slight play in near side king pin

Fail 16 Apr 2010 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight noise from near side front wheel bearing

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 76,410 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,121 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 61,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Acadiane?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,553
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 26
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
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A371 VVX is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 28,715 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 Acadiane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A371 VVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Acadiane typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A371 VVX is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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