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UHJ 266V

1980 Citroen Acadiane

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,915 mi
Last recorded60,915 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 266V
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,915 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,915 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,560 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 58,776 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 58,776 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,379 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,823 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 53,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Acadiane?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,553
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Stop lamp not working 26
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 22
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UHJ 266V is a 1980 Citroen Acadiane in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Citroen Acadiane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHJ 266V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Acadiane typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 46 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UHJ 266V is a 1980 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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