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LAN 226W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 226W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,839 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LAN 226W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 LAN 226W, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LAN 226W?

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What year was LAN 226W registered?

LAN 226W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is LAN 226W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAN 226W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAN 226W have outstanding finance?

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