MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
passenger door access removed
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working on all lights (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported side reapeater (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported side repeater (1.9.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
passenger door access removed
All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
nearside door permenantely sealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
nearside door permenantely sealed
non mandatory side repeaters fitted but not working
slight play in steering
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
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EMV 540V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 EMV 540V, 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 EMV 540V registered?
EMV 540V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 August 1979.
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