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DBY 974M

1974 Citroen Hy

Grey Diesel 1946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,390 mi
Last recorded79,390 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 974M
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,390 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,925 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Hy?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
Stop lamp not working 73
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 58
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 49
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DBY 974M is a 1974 Citroen Hy in Grey with a 1,946cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Citroen Hy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBY 974M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Hy typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 52 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 974M registered?

DBY 974M is a 1974 Citroen Hy, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is DBY 974M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 974M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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