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JVV 162V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 162V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 72,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 May 2007 72,406 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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JVV 162V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JVV 162V, 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 JVV 162V registered?

JVV 162V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is JVV 162V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVV 162V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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