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A828 YCY

1983 Citroen Acadiane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,047 mi
Last recorded34,047 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen Acadiane28,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA828 YCY
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,942 miles

both front king pin assemblies have play to safe limit

Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,497 miles

Slight play n/s king pin / bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2021 30,497 miles

Slight play n/s king pin / bushes

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

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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A828 YCY is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A828 YCY, 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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What year was A828 YCY registered?

A828 YCY is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A828 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A828 YCY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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