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FGJ 620T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,776 mi
Last recorded31,776 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 620T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,776 miles

Oil leak ()

inherent body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2017 31,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play offside & nearside king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 31,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,990 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Top shock absorber top mounting bolt starting to crack at mounting point

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 27,990 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Top shock absorber top mounting bolt starting to crack at mounting point

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 27,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside oil contamination (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub has slight play

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

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 22,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers seat mounts worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 19,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers seat mounts worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,742 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,019 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,030 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 11,027 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,681 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FGJ 620T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 FGJ 620T, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGJ 620T registered?

FGJ 620T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 September 1978.

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