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A178 XJB

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,094 mi
Last recorded87,094 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 XJB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,094 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 82,548 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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A178 XJB is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 A178 XJB, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A178 XJB registered?

A178 XJB is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A178 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A178 XJB shows 3 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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