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DUF 299V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,122 mi
Last recorded24,122 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUF 299V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

parking brake effort poor

Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

parking brake effort poor

vehicle electrical wiring adrift

Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,562 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension king pin slight play & suspension arm bush slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

battery clamp loose

electrical wiring under dash adrift

nearside & offside headlamps deteriorated beam images poor

nearside direction indicator side repeater not working

oil leak

parking brake effort only just pass MOT. requirements

Fail 24 Sep 2018 22,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension king pin slight play & suspension arm bush slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

battery clamp loose

electrical wiring under dash adrift

nearside & offside headlamps deteriorated beam images poor

nearside direction indicator side repeater not working

oil leak

parking brake effort only just pass MOT. requirements

Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,939 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

battery clamp loose

exhaust system clamps loose & slight leak of exhaust gas

nearside & offside headlamp beam images poor

nearside indicator side repeater not working

parking brake efficiency only just pass MOT. requirements

Fail 19 Sep 2017 20,837 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

battery clamp loose

exhaust system clamps loose & slight leak of exhaust gas

nearside & offside headlamp beam images poor

nearside indicator side repeater not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,174 miles

Head lamp dip beam?

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,075 miles

Centre Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 10,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,479 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nearside side repeter light illuminates with side lights

Fail 15 Jun 2012 5,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

hand brake discs pads wearing thin

nearside side repeter light illuminates with side lights

Pass 15 Feb 2010 1,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 1,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 1,263 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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DUF 299V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 DUF 299V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUF 299V registered?

DUF 299V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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