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HBA 478Y

1982 Citroen Acadiane

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,237 mi
Last recorded59,237 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Citroen Acadiane45,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 478Y
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,237 miles

advise front tyres split + perished

Fail 13 Jun 2018 59,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability both (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front tyres split + perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,077 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise osr tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play / lift in offside king pin

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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HBA 478Y is a 1982 Citroen Acadiane in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 45,075 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 HBA 478Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBA 478Y registered?

HBA 478Y is a 1982 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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