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639 UXW

1996 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,443 mi
Last recorded45,443 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen 2CV64,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration639 UXW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 45,443 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 18 Apr 2019 45,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion around underbody areas sings of previous welding

Pass 3 May 2018 44,587 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wheel welded seal

small hole in nearside rear lens

surface corrosion to underbody and heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,533 miles

small hole in nearside rear light lens

surface corrosion to underbody and heavily wax oiled

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,462 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

small hole in nearside rear light lens

surface corrosion to underbody and heavily wax oiled

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,316 miles

n/s/r light lense broken but not showing white light to rear

o/s/f floor holed and corroded in unprescribed area

surface corrosion around underbody areas and underbody heavily wax oiled and undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,786 miles

surface corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,786 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,264 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,273 miles

underbody heavily wax oiled

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,708 miles

corossion hole in o/s/r inner inner arch unprescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,688 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,480 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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639 UXW is a 1996 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 64,876 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 639 UXW, 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 30 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 639 UXW registered?

639 UXW is a 1996 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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