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HBA 857Y

1983 Citroen Acadiane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,034 mi
Last recorded14,034 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen Acadiane28,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 857Y
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 14,034 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 13,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 12,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 10,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from drum to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from drum to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 7,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 5,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 2,975 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 2,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 67 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,296 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 14,207 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 857Y is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 28,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 857Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HBA 857Y is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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