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VAM 384Y

1983 Citroen Acadiane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

28,715 mi
Last recorded28,715 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen Acadiane28,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 384Y
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,715 miles

Nearside Front kingpin worn

Offside Front kingpin worn

Fail 2 Aug 2023 28,715 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front kingpin worn

Offside Front kingpin worn

Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front king pins slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2018 27,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front king pins slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front king pins slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2016 25,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front section corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 25,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 25,583 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 24,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 May 2014 24,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 May 2013 23,804 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 23,804 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 22,376 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 22,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,032 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 21,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front king pin slightly worn

offside front king pin slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2010 19,006 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2010 19,006 miles

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

Offside Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VAM 384Y is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 28,715 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 Acadiane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 384Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAM 384Y registered?

VAM 384Y is a 1983 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 9 May 1983.

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