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SBH 293L

1973 Citroen Ami

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ami80,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 293L
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,893 miles

nearside and offside body side rails showing signs of corrosion causing GRP coating to detach

nearside front and both rear tyres: inner and outer sidewalls showing age-related deterioration

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,872 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front and both rear tyres showing age related deterioration on sidewalls

Fail 2 Sep 2010 86,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,852 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,831 miles

all tyres showing signs of age related deterioration

Fail 8 Sep 2009 86,831 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all tyres showing signs of age related deterioration

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,811 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,791 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,770 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Ami?

Based on 1,205 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
parking brake recording little or no effort 21
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SBH 293L is a 1973 Citroen Ami in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Ami models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 80,619 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 Ami fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBH 293L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ami typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Citroen Ami is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBH 293L registered?

SBH 293L is a 1973 Citroen Ami, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is SBH 293L safe to buy?

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