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HGW 463K

1972 Citroen Ami

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,184 mi
Last recorded27,184 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Citroen Ami27,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGW 463K
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,184 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2025 27,080 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 24,792 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 23,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 23,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 20,796 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 20,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,350 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

floor panels excess repaired

nearside front and rear seats not fitted

some seat belts not fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,740 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 12,633 miles

Centre passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,345 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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HGW 463K is a 1972 Citroen Ami in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGW 463K, 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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What year was HGW 463K registered?

HGW 463K is a 1972 Citroen Ami, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is HGW 463K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGW 463K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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