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MWV 193J

1997 Citroen H Van

Blue Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,830 mi
Last recorded41,830 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 193J
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,830 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings very slightly noisey

Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings very slightly noisey

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,760 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 40,760 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,967 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,993 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 31,993 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,130 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 19,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,192 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f floor damaged

oil leak

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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MWV 193J is a 1997 Citroen H Van in Blue with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MWV 193J, 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 29 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWV 193J is a 1997 Citroen H Van, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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