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YKO 778S

1978 Citroen H Van

White Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,151 mi
Last recorded42,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 778S
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,045 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear outrigger rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,022 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r outrigger starting to rust

Pass 2 May 2012 41,984 miles

n/s rear outrigger starting to rust

Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear outrigger starting to rust

Pass 3 May 2011 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,021 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive corrosion nearside rear jacking point outrigger, not a perscribed area or load bearing structure unless your jacking the vehicle.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,021 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive corrosion nearside rear jacking point outrigger, not a perscribed area or load bearing structure unless your jacking the vehicle.

Pass 7 May 2009 37,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,243 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 33,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,376 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen H Van?

Based on 964 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59
Stop lamp not working 56
brake binding 51
position lamp(s) not working 48
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YKO 778S is a 1978 Citroen H Van in White with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Citroen H Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKO 778S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen H Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 48 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKO 778S registered?

YKO 778S is a 1978 Citroen H Van, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for YKO 778S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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