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163 UXM

2005 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen 2CV74,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 UXM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 88,377 miles

Both front wings corroded and loose

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch loose

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Various corrosion on bodywork and sills

Fail 29 May 2013 88,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front wings corroded and loose

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch loose

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Various corrosion on bodywork and sills

Pass 24 May 2012 87,772 miles

Nearside driveshaft slide gaitor split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Various corrosion on underside and body panels

Pass 26 May 2011 87,236 miles

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 87,236 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear fog light not working

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 86,529 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 18 May 2010 86,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 May 2009 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2008 81,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 76,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,956 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?

Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
7,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,227
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,796
fog lamp not working 3,473
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,198
position lamp(s) not working 2,853
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163 UXM is a 2005 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 74,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen 2CV fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 163 UXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen 2CV typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen 2CV is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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163 UXM is a 2005 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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