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ABA 257Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,370 mi
Last recorded60,370 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABA 257Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 60,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,151 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 60,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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ABA 257Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABA 257Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABA 257Y registered?

ABA 257Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is ABA 257Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABA 257Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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