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HPM 815V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,090 mi
Last recorded7,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 815V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 7,090 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 7,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 6,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 4,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 2,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2018 1,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 1,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 11 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,824 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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HPM 815V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HPM 815V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPM 815V registered?

HPM 815V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 July 1980.

Is HPM 815V safe to buy?

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