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DGF 225X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 225X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weak in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 41,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,349 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,334 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,062 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Heavy and extensive body corrosion in many areas.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Steering column lower clamp fouling body.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 33,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,378 miles

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

Heavy corrosion on rear body cross members

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,683 miles

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

both front outer cv boots deteriorating

n/side shock absorber boots diplaced

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,258 miles

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

n/s front drive shaft center joint gaiter leaking

rear chassis areas corroding o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,755 miles

both king pins have slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,680 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both wipers deteriorating; advise replace

Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 89,341 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

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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DGF 225X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 DGF 225X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGF 225X registered?

DGF 225X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 October 1981.

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