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UGC 738M

1973 Citroen Ami

Green Petrol 1015cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,621 mi
Last recorded117,621 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Citroen Ami80,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 738M
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,015cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 117,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 17,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 17,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Will not open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Corrosion and small hole in floor. Not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front kingpins. Not excessive.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 15,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 15,057 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 15,043 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Dec 2018 15,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 1,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 9,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,439 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 4,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 3,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 3,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 2,819 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 2,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,923 miles

off side rear shocker cover starting to corrode small hole

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,273 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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UGC 738M is a 1973 Citroen Ami in Green with a 1,015cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UGC 738M, 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 UGC 738M registered?

UGC 738M is a 1973 Citroen Ami, first registered on 14 September 1973.

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