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5943 WU

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5943 WU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,853 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Driver footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,303 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 71,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED AND BROKEN (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working SIDE LIGHT (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,174 miles

bonnet latch bracket corroding

fuel hose (pump to carb) perishing

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,124 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,086 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,519 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,511 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 43,724 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 42,562 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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5943 WU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5943 WU, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5943 WU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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