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FRN 229M

2013 Citroen Hy

Purple Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,516 mi
Last recorded58,516 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen Hy55,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 229M
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,516 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,195 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 51,193 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 43,584 miles

front floor pan corroded nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 5,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,381 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis has been repaired on the o/s rear

floor corroded but has been repaired from inside

o/s rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mount

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis has been repaired on the o/s rear

floor corroded but has been repaired from inside

o/s rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mount

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,393 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 93,381 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,312 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,276 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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FRN 229M is a 2013 Citroen Hy in Purple with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Hy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 55,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRN 229M, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRN 229M registered?

FRN 229M is a 2013 Citroen Hy, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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