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A715 VYE

1983 Citroen Acadiane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,693 mi
Last recorded24,693 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Citroen Acadiane28,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 VYE
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 24,693 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all front and rear tyres perished

showing corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,348 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 25 Sep 2020 24,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,572 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion on cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 135SR15 tread depth < 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 23,752 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion on cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 135SR15 tread depth < 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 21,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside floor pan corroded.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside and nearside wiper blades split on ends.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH PANEL TO FLOOR CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR BODY CROSSMEMBER CORRODED ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ENDS.

Slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 19,708 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside floor pan corroded.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside and nearside wiper blades split on ends.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH PANEL TO FLOOR CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR BODY CROSSMEMBER CORRODED ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ENDS.

Slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,610 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing worn.

Nearside rear outrigger corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside body floor panels corroded.

Offside and nearside outriggers corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 15,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front wheel bearing worn.

Nearside rear outrigger corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside body floor panels corroded.

Offside and nearside outriggers corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,881 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery in sercure

both rear out riggers showing signs of corrision

corrision to offside wing

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,089 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate has damadge

rear cross member has corrosion

rearfloor panels has corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 95,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,200 miles

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

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

Rear body floor & sides corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 83,199 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 83,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,354 miles

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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A715 VYE is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A715 VYE, 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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A715 VYE is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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