MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Slightr play in n/s front kingpin.
Slight lift in n/s front king pin.
Slight noise in n/s o/s front wheel bearings.
Slight noise in o/s rear wheel bearing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight play in n/s o/s front king pins.
Slight play in n/s o/s front king pins.
Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESJ 909 is a 1997 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,852 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 ESJ 909, 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 29 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ESJ 909 registered?
ESJ 909 is a 1997 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 July 1997.
Is ESJ 909 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESJ 909 shows 9 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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