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MCY 171L

2008 Citroen H Van

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,786 mi
Last recorded90,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 171L
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 90,786 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,114 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,813 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 87,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,762 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,830 miles

Offside Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,026 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,541 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,560 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,546 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,522 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has cuts but not enough to reach the cord

Pass 1 May 2008 56,823 miles

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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MCY 171L is a 2008 Citroen H Van in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MCY 171L, 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 18 years old, this Citroen H Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MCY 171L is a 2008 Citroen H Van, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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