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FAS 286X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,239 mi
Last recorded2,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 286X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 2,239 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 2,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle has broken key in barrel and inop (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side negligible operation (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation vibration from brake when operating and very low performance (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative all lamps (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low frame aligned (4.1.2 (a))

no main beam tell tale operative ( after 1/4/86)

Pass 24 Jan 2020 1,778 miles

Battery terminals loose

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

Nearside Front outer door handle not working, accessed via window/inner handle

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Some geabox oil on under guard

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 1,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive over 8, 4.5 limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery terminals loose

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

Nearside Front outer door handle not working, accessed via window/inner handle

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Some geabox oil on under guard

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

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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FAS 286X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 FAS 286X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAS 286X registered?

FAS 286X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is FAS 286X safe to buy?

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