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YBA 735S

1978 Citroen Hy

Blue Diesel 1911cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

313,826 mi
Last recorded313,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBA 735S
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,911cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 313,826 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2025 312,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake performance at 16% adjustment or repair required

Pass 15 Jan 2024 213,108 miles

Front driveshaft corroded but functional both sides

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 311,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 307,150 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Hy?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
Stop lamp not working 73
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 58
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 49
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YBA 735S is a 1978 Citroen Hy in Blue with a 1,911cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Citroen Hy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBA 735S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Hy typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 48 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBA 735S registered?

YBA 735S is a 1978 Citroen Hy, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is YBA 735S safe to buy?

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