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VAT 56R

1976 Citroen Hy

Yellow Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAT 56R
MakeCitroen
ModelHy
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 882,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,559 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 86,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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VAT 56R is a 1976 Citroen Hy in Yellow with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAT 56R, 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 50 years old, this Citroen Hy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAT 56R registered?

VAT 56R is a 1976 Citroen Hy, first registered on 6 December 1976.

Is VAT 56R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAT 56R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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