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COA 18K

1974 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,998 mi
Last recorded14,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1974 Citroen 2CV28,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOA 18K
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,494 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 13,494 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside of front bumper loose

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,566 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2007 9,566 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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COA 18K is a 1974 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,093 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 COA 18K, 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 52 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COA 18K registered?

COA 18K is a 1974 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is COA 18K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COA 18K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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