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TBK 179J

2001 Citroen Hy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 179J
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 38,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 33,068 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 33,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake foot pedal travel on limit (needs front brakes adjusted as pedal perfect with handbrake applied)

Centre cross member badly bent and causing exhaust to rub.

Engine has a bad coolant leak

Indicators have an audible warning system

Metal brake pipe front to rear starting to corrode but not effecting strength at moment

Metal brake pipes to offside rear getting corrode but still strong at time of test

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot poor condition

Offside rear tyre starting to perrish heavily

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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TBK 179J is a 2001 Citroen Hy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TBK 179J, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBK 179J registered?

TBK 179J is a 2001 Citroen Hy, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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