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LAF 517L

1973 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,768 mi
Last recorded21,768 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen 2CV23,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 517L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,768 miles

both front king pins worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,985 miles

Nearside 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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LAF 517L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,826 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 LAF 517L, 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 53 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 LAF 517L registered?

LAF 517L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is LAF 517L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 517L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAF 517L have outstanding finance?

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