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SVU 265W

2016 Citroen Hy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,589 mi
Last recorded24,589 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen Hy29,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 265W
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 24,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect rear chassis due to heavy undersill

Fail 1 May 2024 24,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear chassis due to heavy undersill

Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,218 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,229 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 11,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,014 miles

Corrosion at OSR chassis rail.

Damage at NSF chassis rail/outrigger.

Multiple repair patches covered by sealer.

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

Slight play at NSR and OSR wheel bearings.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 2,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion at OSR chassis rail.

Damage at NSF chassis rail/outrigger.

Multiple repair patches covered by sealer.

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

Slight play at NSR and OSR wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,965 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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SVU 265W is a 2016 Citroen Hy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVU 265W, 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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What year was SVU 265W registered?

SVU 265W is a 2016 Citroen Hy, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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