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EPB 522V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 522V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle body corroded but secure

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,682 miles

Body corrosion.

Boot floor corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear floor - wheel arch corroded

under side of vehilce coroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 33,046 miles

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

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

bad corrsion to floor pans

dent in osf wheel rim

underside very rusty

Pass 21 May 2012 32,630 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches and floorpans

minor exhaust leak at front joint

n/s A and B pillar bases corroded

n/s/f floorpan corroded near suspension mount, not considered excessive

Pass 19 May 2010 32,071 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,031 miles

both headlamps very low

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake pads very well worn

Fail 18 Apr 2009 32,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both headlamps very low

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake pads very well worn

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 27,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r wheel rim dented

Pass 5 May 2007 27,084 miles

n/s/f brake pads appear well worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2006 26,880 miles

condensation in headlamps

front and rear brake pads very well worn

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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EPB 522V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EPB 522V, 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 EPB 522V registered?

EPB 522V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 August 1979.

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