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AJJ 148V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJJ 148V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,748 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all seat belt mounting points non standard fitment

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,679 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,144 miles

front and rear number plates faded:- recommend new.

rear floor area corroded and in very poor condition:- recommend attention.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,144 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates faded:- recommend new.

rear floor area corroded and in very poor condition:- recommend attention.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,473 miles

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors corroded:- recommend new headlamps.

offside c.v.gaiter will need replacing soon.

parts of underside in poor condition.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,727 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

both shocker outer casings corroded.

vehicle has been welded to nearside rear inner wing, and offside rear inner sill/floor area.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 57,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,759 miles

1/.play at offside and nearside kingpins on limit.2/.floor and bodywork in poor condition.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 52,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/.play at offside and nearside kingpins on limit.2/.floor and bodyworkin poor condition.

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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AJJ 148V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 AJJ 148V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJJ 148V registered?

AJJ 148V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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