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OFL 312J

1971 Citroen Hy

Grey Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 312J
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,134 miles

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,312 miles

Under body covered in thick chassis black

Fail 13 Jul 2016 78,312 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Under body covered in thick chassis black

Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,244 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Headlamp tell tale not working

Nearside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,080 miles

Age realted cracks in both front tyres

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,080 miles

Age realted cracks in both front tyres

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,352 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Small split in N/S and O/S wiperblades

age related cracks in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 28 May 2014 76,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small split in N/S and O/S wiperblades

age related cracks in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,758 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,750 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,101 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Hy?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
Stop lamp not working 73
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 58
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 49
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OFL 312J is a 1971 Citroen Hy in Grey with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Citroen Hy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFL 312J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Hy typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 55 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFL 312J registered?

OFL 312J is a 1971 Citroen Hy, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OFL 312J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFL 312J shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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