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EMB 174X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

46,420 mi
Last recorded46,420 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMB 174X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,420 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 46,099 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust blowing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2021 46,098 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,515 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlight aim not tested .

Play in outer track rod ends ,end suspension trunnions .

Fail 24 Nov 2020 45,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlight aim not tested .

Play in outer track rod ends ,end suspension trunnions .

Pass 30 Nov 2019 45,281 miles

Oil leaks

Play in both front lower suspension joints .

Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,089 miles

movement in nearside king pin

Fail 1 Sep 2018 44,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

movement in nearside king pin

handbrake pads are low

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,592 miles

slight play in tack rod ends/and lower trunnions

Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,591 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight exhaust blow . Manifolds area?

slight play in tack rod ends/and lower trunnions

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,956 miles

play in lower trunnions

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 13 Aug 2016 42,956 miles

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

engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre worn low

play in lower trunnions

rear tyres rubber is perished

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,509 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,148 miles

clutch & brake pedal rubbers are worn

heavy corrosion near offside front body mount

heavy corrosion to offside front floor pan

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2012 39,123 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

clutch & brake pedal rubbers are worn

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,717 miles

cluth & brake pedal rubbers are worn

near side rear & off side rear wheel arches are corroded & holed

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

off side outer sill to floor is corroded & thin

Fail 3 Dec 2011 38,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cluth & brake pedal rubbers are worn

near side rear & off side rear wheel arches are corroded & holed

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

off side outer sill to floor is corroded & thin

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,010 miles

Handbrake pads are low.

Nearside inner wing badly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 37,965 miles

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

Handbrake pads are low.

Nearside inner wing badly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,441 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 36,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

handbrake pads low

n/s/f tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,468 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 35,464 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,341 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Both front king pins have slight play

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,471 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 33,471 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside rear tyre close to limits / badly perished rubber .

Play in both front track rod ends .

Rear boot lid does not secure closed .

Pass 15 Jun 2005 31,678 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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EMB 174X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 EMB 174X, 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.

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EMB 174X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 March 1982.

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