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EFW 8X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 8X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,048 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 83,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside fog lamp inoperative (not obligatory)

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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EFW 8X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 EFW 8X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFW 8X?

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What year was EFW 8X registered?

EFW 8X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 April 1982.

Is EFW 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFW 8X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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