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BBK 256M

1973 Citroen Hy

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,535 mi
Last recorded46,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 256M
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear tyres showing age related cracks

underside has corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,708 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 14,708 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,635 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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BBK 256M is a 1973 Citroen Hy in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BBK 256M, 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 53 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 256M registered?

BBK 256M is a 1973 Citroen Hy, first registered on 31 October 1973.

Is BBK 256M safe to buy?

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