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KGE 211T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,875 mi
Last recorded64,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGE 211T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,875 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise all brake pipes corroded

advise movement nearside front stub axil

advise nearside suspension unit leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,855 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise all brake pipes corroded

advise movement nearside front stub axil

advise nearside suspension unit leaking

advise offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,904 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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KGE 211T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KGE 211T, 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 KGE 211T registered?

KGE 211T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KGE 211T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGE 211T 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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