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KNM 116V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,633 mi
Last recorded13,633 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNM 116V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 13,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,959 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 10,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,483 miles

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

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

advise slight noise from off side rear bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 3,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight noise from off side rear bearing

Pass 18 May 2010 757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 97,731 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2009 97,718 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,903 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 89,951 miles

rear bearings slight noise

Pass 12 May 2006 85,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2005 84,858 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside front king pin has small amount of play

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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KNM 116V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 KNM 116V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNM 116V registered?

KNM 116V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 November 1979.

Is KNM 116V safe to buy?

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