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JVW 189N

1975 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

986 mi
Last recorded986 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1975 Citroen 2CV41,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 189N
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 986 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack noisey when checked on greased plates

Fail 3 Jun 2008 979 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

Emissions, high HC at idle

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack noisey when checked on greased plates

Pass 21 Apr 2007 99,838 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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JVW 189N is a 1975 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVW 189N, 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 JVW 189N registered?

JVW 189N is a 1975 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 April 1975.

Is JVW 189N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVW 189N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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