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YAW 540Y

1982 Citroen Acadiane

Pink Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,186 mi
Last recorded30,186 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen Acadiane45,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 540Y
MakeCitroen
ModelAcadiane
Year1982
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2024 30,186 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Aug 2020 27,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,352 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,749 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,969 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,578 miles

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

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 17 Aug 2016 18,578 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,015 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,082 miles

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 2 Aug 2013 11,949 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 11,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play steering rack

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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YAW 540Y is a 1982 Citroen Acadiane in Pink with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Acadiane models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 45,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAW 540Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Acadiane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAW 540Y registered?

YAW 540Y is a 1982 Citroen Acadiane, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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