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FNV 679X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,526 mi
Last recorded11,526 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 679X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,689 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various sections under vehicle becoming corroded monitor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,689 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 6,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,502 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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FNV 679X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNV 679X, 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 FNV 679X registered?

FNV 679X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 June 1982.

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