MOT Status
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117,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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)
off side rear shocker cover starting to corrode small hole
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Ami?
Based on 1,205 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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