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HGD 839X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,784 mi
Last recorded33,784 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 839X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 30,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,638 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,831 miles

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

exhaust slightly leaking at cross box

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,216 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,210 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,642 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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HGD 839X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 HGD 839X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGD 839X registered?

HGD 839X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 February 1982.

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