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C276 JEV

1986 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,545 mi
Last recorded52,545 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 JEV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,524 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear inner wings starting to corroed

Pass 21 May 2010 73,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,412 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

ns headlight deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2007 73,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,773 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 71,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 71,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C276 JEV is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C276 JEV, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C276 JEV registered?

C276 JEV is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 January 1986.

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