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GJH 495K

1971 Citroen Ami

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen Ami61,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJH 495K
MakeCitroen
ModelAmi
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 78,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

o/s rear drum warped

Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,724 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 2x have lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake low efficiency

discs/drums warped

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

slight underfloor rust

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drums warped

n/s/f disc warped

n/s/r wheel bearing rough

o/s/f brake low efficiency

Fail 17 Jun 2015 73,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

drums warped

n/s/f disc warped

n/s/r wheel bearing rough

o/s/f brake low efficiency

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,548 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,219 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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GJH 495K is a 1971 Citroen Ami in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJH 495K, 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 GJH 495K registered?

GJH 495K is a 1971 Citroen Ami, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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