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RFX 225W

1997 Citroen H Van

Blue Diesel 1982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,642 mi
Last recorded2,642 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 225W
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,982cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 2,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 1,138 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 1,138 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply tyres are fitted on a rear axle and a bias-belted tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front inner sill has holed but not in prescribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch has holed but not structual

Fail 7 Feb 2012 95,216 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner sill has holed but not in prescribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch has holed but not structual

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 94,976 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,149 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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RFX 225W is a 1997 Citroen H Van in Blue with a 1,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFX 225W, 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 29 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFX 225W registered?

RFX 225W is a 1997 Citroen H Van, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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