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9600TG57

1978 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,171 mi
Last recorded35,171 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9600TG57
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine435cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 35,151 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Main filler neck pipe insecure to tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor near seat belt mount, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor above shock absorber mount, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat frame bolt loose, seat is not insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Seat frame bolt loose, seat is not insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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9600TG57 is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 9600TG57, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9600TG57 registered?

9600TG57 is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 September 1978.

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