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JTM 278N

1975 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,533 mi
Last recorded64,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Citroen 2CV41,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTM 278N
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 64,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 63,873 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 63,857 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,245 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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JTM 278N is a 1975 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JTM 278N, 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.

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What year was JTM 278N registered?

JTM 278N is a 1975 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 May 1975.

Is JTM 278N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTM 278N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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