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YOD 591K

1971 Citroen Ami

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ami61,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 591K
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 55,215 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,288 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal & painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in front king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,421 miles

No rear bump stops noted to be fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 87,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

No rear bump stops noted to be fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,915 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,912 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,305 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,022 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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YOD 591K is a 1971 Citroen Ami in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOD 591K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOD 591K registered?

YOD 591K is a 1971 Citroen Ami, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is YOD 591K safe to buy?

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