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FGV 287L

1973 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Citroen 2CV23,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 287L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 6,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 5,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 584 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 7 Jul 2014 97,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 1 Jul 2013 88,925 miles

drivers seat tilts to front steering lock disabled

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,023 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 1 Jul 2009 69,141 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,686 miles

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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FGV 287L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGV 287L, 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 53 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGV 287L registered?

FGV 287L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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