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FFO 954W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFO 954W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,157 miles

Engine covers, huge under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in the front king pins & front wheel bearings

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded / covered in chassis black

oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,157 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Engine covers, huge under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in the front king pins & front wheel bearings

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded / covered in chassis black

oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,672 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 52,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 52,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 May 2006 52,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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FFO 954W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 FFO 954W, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFO 954W registered?

FFO 954W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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