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871 UXW

2007 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,717 mi
Last recorded76,717 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen 2CV42,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration871 UXW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 74,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,399 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,741 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 20 Jun 2008 70,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

checked by phone side flashers can not be seen from front of car

Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,976 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

checked by phone side flashers can not be seen from front of car

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,991 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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871 UXW is a 2007 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,934 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 871 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 19 years old, this Citroen 2CV is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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871 UXW is a 2007 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 August 2007.

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