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JFM 549T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,509 mi
Last recorded92,509 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 549T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine604cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,509 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 92,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top of king pin

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top of king pin

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,629 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 91,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play nearside front outer trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play offside front outer trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 89,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play nearside front outer trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play offside front outer trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,624 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,386 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 87,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 87,197 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 85,557 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 85,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,027 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 81,130 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 81,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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JFM 549T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 JFM 549T, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JFM 549T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 January 1979.

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