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EES 297W

1980 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,871 mi
Last recorded50,871 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEES 297W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,083 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,377 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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EES 297W is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 EES 297W, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EES 297W registered?

EES 297W is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EES 297W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EES 297W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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