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YJG 836K

1971 Citroen Ami

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,917 mi
Last recorded74,917 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ami61,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJG 836K
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 74,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,795 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,642 miles

corrosion n/s/f wing to front panal

Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion n/s/f wing to front panal

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJG 836K is a 1971 Citroen Ami in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Ami models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 61,162 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 Ami fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJG 836K, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Ami is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJG 836K registered?

YJG 836K is a 1971 Citroen Ami, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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