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ESV 869

1955 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,240 mi
Last recorded50,240 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 869
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 50,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,403 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 48,581 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ESV 869 is a 1955 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ESV 869, 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 71 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESV 869 registered?

ESV 869 is a 1955 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is ESV 869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 869 shows 6 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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