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C270 JGL

1986 Citroen Acadiane

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,837 mi
Last recorded6,837 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Citroen Acadiane39,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 JGL
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 6,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 6,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 6,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 6,800 miles

Fuel hose leaking next to the filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,114 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 6,104 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 5,964 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 5,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner both sides boots damaged on drive shafts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C270 JGL is a 1986 Citroen Acadiane in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 39,818 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 C270 JGL, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C270 JGL registered?

C270 JGL is a 1986 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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