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EVN 505L

1973 Citroen Ami

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,411 mi
Last recorded13,411 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ami80,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 505L
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 13,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 12,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 10,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 9,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 8,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 8,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 7,784 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 772 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both beam kick off to right (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Driver's seat with a defective structure fibre glass (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure fibre glass (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated fibre glass (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury jacking ponit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Citroen Ami?

Based on 1,205 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 21
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EVN 505L is a 1973 Citroen Ami in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Ami models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 80,619 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 Ami fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVN 505L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ami typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Citroen Ami is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVN 505L?

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What year was EVN 505L registered?

EVN 505L is a 1973 Citroen Ami, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EVN 505L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 505L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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