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KAR 791P

1975 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Citroen 2CV41,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 791P
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 73,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 73,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,895 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,451 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,977 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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KAR 791P is a 1975 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAR 791P, 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 KAR 791P registered?

KAR 791P is a 1975 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 August 1975.

Is KAR 791P safe to buy?

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