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FPG 846V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,101 mi
Last recorded35,101 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 846V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,101 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,793 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,879 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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FPG 846V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 FPG 846V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FPG 846V?

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What year was FPG 846V registered?

FPG 846V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 December 1979.

Is FPG 846V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPG 846V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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