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A261 MUR

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,167 mi
Last recorded61,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 MUR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 58,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A261 MUR 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 A261 MUR, 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 A261 MUR registered?

A261 MUR is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A261 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A261 MUR 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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