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RKU 269X

2016 Citroen Hy

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2016 Citroen Hy29,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 269X
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,257 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 79,256 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 79,044 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 79,044 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 78,991 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 78,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119 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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RKU 269X is a 2016 Citroen Hy in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Hy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 29,703 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 Hy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKU 269X, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Hy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RKU 269X is a 2016 Citroen Hy, first registered on 1 October 2016.

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