£8,960
1981 Citroën H-Van
Historics • UK • 30 Aug 2014
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£8,960
1981 Citroën H-Van
UK • 30 Aug 2014 • Lot 213
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a restored, left-hand drive Citroën H Van from the later part of its 34-year production run (1947-1981). These vans are perfect for promotional work or as a traditional working van. It comes with a V5 registration document and MoT test certificate, making it a rare find in good condition.
Condition
6
The vehicle has been recently restored and is described as being in good all-round condition. While the listing mentions that good examples are difficult to find and this is one of the better ones, it doesn't explicitly state that it's in near-perfect or perfect condition. Thus, it is in good condition.
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39,452 km
FLE 538Y
1981
Auction
5256608
LHD
United Kingdom
£8,960
1981 Citroën H-Van
Historics • UK • 30 Aug 2014
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
The Citroën H Van, is a light truck (or delivery van) produced between 1947 and 1981 and was developed as a simple frontwheel drive van after World War II.
A total of 473,289 were produced in 34 years in factories in both France and Belgium but were not sold in the UK in righthand drive.
The engine, gearbox and many smaller parts are well known from other Citroën models; the headlights and speedometer were identical to the 2CV for many years.
The distinctive corrugated body work was inspired by the German Junkers (aircraft) of the 1930's; namely the three engined Junkers Ju52, being the last to use this construction.
The ribs added strength without adding weight and required only simple, low cost press tools.
The flat body panels were braced on the inside by 'top hat' box sections at right angles to the ribs.
Rear hinged 'suicide' cab doors were used until the end of production in 1981.
This lefthand drive Citroën H van has recently been restored and is in good all round conditi...
Price Analysis vs Other H Vans
£5,054
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,441
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Nov 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
39,832 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Nov 2018, 39,832 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 20th Nov 2018, 39,830 kilometers
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 20th Nov 2017, 39,645 miles
Passed
On 12th Oct 2016, 39,535 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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