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KDN 998S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDN 998S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 66,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing cracks within treads

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin play hub assembley (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion to drivers floor

Oil leak oil splashing on brake disc offside ()

Pass 31 May 2016 65,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filler neck corroded slightly

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 27 May 2016 65,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filler neck corroded slightly

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KDN 998S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 KDN 998S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDN 998S registered?

KDN 998S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is KDN 998S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDN 998S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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