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B93 EGP

1985 Citroen Acadiane

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,906 mi
Last recorded30,906 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen Acadiane62,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB93 EGP
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 30,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 28,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 23,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 21,629 miles

Slight play nearside king pin / bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2019 21,327 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on xbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel corroding

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel corroding

Offside Front wheel corroding

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear shockers weak in operation

Fail 20 Aug 2018 21,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door lower section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shockers weak in operation

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body cross member corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front wheels corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,157 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear wheel starting to corroded

Nearside rear cross member corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner wing corroded and holed

Offside rear cross member corroded and holed

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 18,157 miles

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases xbox join and manifold join (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear wheel starting to corroded

Nearside rear cross member corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner wing corroded and holed

Offside rear cross member corroded and holed

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 May 2016 16,848 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy in operation

o/s and n/s of rear cross member corroded and holed

o/s and n/s of rear wheel arches corroded and holed

play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 22 Apr 2016 16,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear pipe join on x box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy in operation

o/s and n/s of rear cross member corroded and holed

o/s and n/s of rear wheel arches corroded and holed

play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,264 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

engine/gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear under wheel arches corroded and holes

rear cross member corroded and holed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 9,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

engine/gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear under wheel arches corroded and holes

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 26 Apr 2014 6,815 miles

all four wheels starting to corrode

both front king pins worn

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

rear cross member corroded and holed

Fail 8 Apr 2014 6,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front king pins worn

n/s/r road wheel corroded

o/s road wheel corroded

o/s/r road wheel corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 3,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,708 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 2,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,775 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 1,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 896 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 894 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,765 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 99,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 98,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 95,322 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 95,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,717 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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B93 EGP is a 1985 Citroen Acadiane in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B93 EGP, 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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B93 EGP is a 1985 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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