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VVS 735S

1977 Citroen Ami

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

512 mi
Last recorded512 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 Citroen Ami62,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 735S
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear door corroded

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

general body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,621 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 84,621 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to offside, both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,033 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 71,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,791 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,223 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight lift in n/s front king pin

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,805 miles

o/s rear inner sill under car corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,067 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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VVS 735S is a 1977 Citroen Ami in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Citroen Ami models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 62,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVS 735S, 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 49 years old, this Citroen Ami is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VVS 735S registered?

VVS 735S is a 1977 Citroen Ami, first registered on 13 October 1977.

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