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FRT 716T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,012 mi
Last recorded4,012 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRT 716T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 4,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 4,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FRT 716T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FRT 716T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRT 716T?

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What year was FRT 716T registered?

FRT 716T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is FRT 716T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRT 716T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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