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C579 JHK

1985 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 JHK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,545 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,545 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,393 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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C579 JHK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 C579 JHK, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C579 JHK registered?

C579 JHK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C579 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C579 JHK 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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