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HWV 284X

1982 Citroen H Van

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,262 mi
Last recorded9,262 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 284X
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 9,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 9,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 6,985 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2020 6,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 2,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 2,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Rubbing Steering Column Coupling (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,620 miles

Both front seats in poor condition

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 May 2018 98,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seats in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,537 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,028 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing area

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,389 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to underside chassis sections, previously welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to underside chassis sections, previously welded repairs covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,955 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust slight blow

front crossmember badly damaged

osf nsf brake hoses slightly twisted

vehicle slightly leans to os

Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust slight blow

front crossmember badly damaged

osf nsf brake hoses slightly twisted

vehicle slightly leans to os

Pass 30 May 2013 80,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2012
Fail 30 Apr 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Citroen H Van?

Based on 964 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59
Stop lamp not working 56
brake binding 51
position lamp(s) not working 48
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HWV 284X is a 1982 Citroen H Van in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Citroen H Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWV 284X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen H Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 44 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWV 284X is a 1982 Citroen H Van, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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