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AFA 844S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,578 mi
Last recorded99,578 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 844S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,578 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective 2x (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

play in both kingpins close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,580 miles

headlamps poor beam pattern

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some play in both kingpin top bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,326 miles

Offside Front brake low efficiency

play in 2x kingpin

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,713 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Fail 27 Jan 2021 77,713 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,839 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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AFA 844S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AFA 844S, 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 AFA 844S registered?

AFA 844S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 July 1978.

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The MOT history for AFA 844S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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