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B475 ECV

1985 Citroen Acadiane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,716 mi
Last recorded36,716 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen Acadiane62,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB475 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 36,716 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 36,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 29,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play N/s king pin / bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2020 29,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of floor panel / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play N/s king pin / bushes

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside floor reinforcing rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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B475 ECV is a 1985 Citroen Acadiane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 62,923 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 B475 ECV, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B475 ECV registered?

B475 ECV is a 1985 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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