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AFJ 272L

1972 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,160 mi
Last recorded13,160 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1972 Citroen 2CV57,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 272L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2014 13,160 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s and o/s floor area corroded

n/s front inner wing insecure

n/s front steering rack worn

n/s rear bump stop missing

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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AFJ 272L is a 1972 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 57,926 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 AFJ 272L, 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 54 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFJ 272L registered?

AFJ 272L is a 1972 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is AFJ 272L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFJ 272L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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