MOT Status
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79,722 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering system
Slight play in both front kingpins
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering system
Slight play in both front kingpins
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing / roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive piller (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
nearside top bulkhead corroded, (not within priscribed area)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front hub has slight play
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front hub has slight play
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded (not within priscibed area)
nearside track rod has slight play in the end
offside drive shaft has slight play at inner joint
slight corrosion to rear floor areas.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside inner wing and bulkhead by battery corroded
Play at nearside front wheel
Rear Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ALL (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)
Handbrake rubbing on wiring when operated
Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Handbrake rubbing on wiring when operated
Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
floor pans door posts inner panels have all been repaired with fibre glass ///metal but the car has a full chassis section
rear seats missing seat belts fitted
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
floor pans door posts inner panels have all been repaired with fibre glass ///metal but the car has a full chassis section
rear seats missing seat belts fitted
Battery insecure
No rear seats fitted
Tyre size different front to rear
Wheels starting to corrode
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre size different front to rear
Wheels starting to corrode
Battery insecure
No rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
hole in floor by seat moumt but outside prescibed areas
main beam tail tail inop
some floor areas fibre glassed outside prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
hole in floor by seat moumt but outside prescibed areas
main beam tail tail inop
some floor areas fibre glassed outside prescribed areas
nearside front floor fibreglassed but outside prescribed areas
play in steering but not exccesive
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
nearside front floor fibreglassed but outside prescribed areas
play in steering but not exccesive
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E718 XGK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 E718 XGK, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E718 XGK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 December 1987.
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