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HRD 873N

1975 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 Citroen 2CV41,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 873N
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,407 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,054 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,787 miles

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,327 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,627 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 41,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,554 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 31,548 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,366 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 27,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,310 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,836 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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HRD 873N is a 1975 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1975 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,620 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 HRD 873N, 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 51 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 HRD 873N registered?

HRD 873N is a 1975 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 April 1975.

Is HRD 873N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRD 873N shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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