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ABW 189G

1998 Citroen H Van

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 189G
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,700 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 98,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipework corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 95,957 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 95,956 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front chssis and outrigger areas corroding

brake master cylinder weaping

front seat belts not fitted at manufacture tested for security only

Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,863 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,064 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Citroen H Van?

Based on 964 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59
Stop lamp not working 56
brake binding 51
position lamp(s) not working 48
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ABW 189G is a 1998 Citroen H Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Citroen H Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 189G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen H Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 189G is a 1998 Citroen H Van, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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