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HPA 805V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 805V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,625 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,616 miles

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

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,362 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

center rear brake pipe unions corroded

offside front middle cv boot split

slight free play in steering rack

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,362 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

center rear brake pipe unions corroded

offside front middle cv boot split

slight free play in steering rack

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

chassis slightly corroded

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

underbody cover fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,553 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

chassis slightly corroded

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

underbody cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,211 miles

n/s/f steering joint wear

o/s/ center brake pipe rusting

Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f steering joint wear

o/s/ center brake pipe rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 60,510 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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HPA 805V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 HPA 805V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPA 805V registered?

HPA 805V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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