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PJT 499J

1970 Citroen H Van

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,260 mi
Last recorded155,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 499J
MakeCitroen
ModelH Van
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 155,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion to underbody chassis, chassis cross members & around jacking points on outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides, inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 154,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arms, inner & outer ball joints, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 154,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arms, inner & outer ball joints, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 153,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 153,679 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 151,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 151,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 151,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 151,655 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019
Pass 30 Apr 2018 147,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2017
Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,685 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,678 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,568 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,541 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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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PJT 499J is a 1970 Citroen H Van in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJT 499J, 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 56 years old, this Citroen H Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJT 499J is a 1970 Citroen H Van, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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