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CSL 797

2000 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 2000 Citroen 2CV47,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 797
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,071 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 53,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise wipers not checked for smearing as washers not working

Fail 25 Aug 2006 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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CSL 797 is a 2000 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 2000 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 47,248 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 CSL 797, 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 26 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSL 797 registered?

CSL 797 is a 2000 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is CSL 797 safe to buy?

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