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GBL 453K

1972 Citroen Ami

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,734 mi
Last recorded19,734 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ami27,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 453K
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear has slight cracking to sidewalls

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel filler rubber hose cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,727 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and insecure (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear has slight cracking to sidewalls

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front valance corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 18,624 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front valance corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,872 miles

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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GBL 453K is a 1972 Citroen Ami in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Citroen Ami models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 27,184 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 GBL 453K, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Ami is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBL 453K is a 1972 Citroen Ami, first registered on 22 February 1972.

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