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647 XUE

1957 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,681 mi
Last recorded12,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration647 XUE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,681 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 12,653 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,361 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 6,347 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicators

rear no plate

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

washers operation

Fail 14 Jul 2009 4,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicators

rear no plate

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

washers operation

Pass 8 Jul 2008 1,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 4 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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647 XUE is a 1957 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 647 XUE, 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 69 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 647 XUE registered?

647 XUE is a 1957 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 December 1957.

Is 647 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 647 XUE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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