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HHW 212G

1998 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,658 mi
Last recorded50,658 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen 2CV50,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 212G
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 50,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,495 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

nearside front kingpin worn.

slight screen damage offside.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 48,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 48,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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HHW 212G is a 1998 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,495 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 HHW 212G, 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 28 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HHW 212G?

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What year was HHW 212G registered?

HHW 212G is a 1998 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is HHW 212G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 212G shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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