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EMV 540V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,611 mi
Last recorded34,611 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 540V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,614 miles

passenger door access removed

Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,614 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,569 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,063 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,358 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Apr 2011 39,358 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 39,426 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 65,551 miles

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?

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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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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