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MJU 303P

1976 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,229 mi
Last recorded67,229 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1976 Citroen 2CV55,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJU 303P
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low-38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear slight noise from both wheel bearings- not rough at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,251 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 53,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front side lamps dim (original characteristic of vehicle)

offside front park brake effort low

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front side lamps dim (original characteristic of vehicle)

offside front park brake effort low

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,217 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to nearside front floor and boot floor

Pass 15 May 2012 51,392 miles

Corrosion noted nearside front floorpan - has been repaired from inside.

Nearside rear body (inner wheel arch) has corrosion but not within a perscribed area.

No indicator side repeaters fitted.

No rear fog light fitted.

Offside centre driveshaft splined joint gaitor split.

Offside headlight output is reduced.

Offside rear body (inner wheel arch) has corrosion but not within a perscribed area.

Owner provided first registration document to prove vehicle first registered in 1967 - Visual emission test carried.

Slight corrosion noted on front floor pan.

Slight corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.

Slight play noted in front suspension king pins

Fail 2 May 2012 51,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion noted nearside front floorpan - has been repaired from inside.

Nearside rear body (inner wheel arch) has corrosion but not within a perscribed area.

No indicator side repeaters fitted.

No rear fog light fitted.

Offside centre driveshaft splined joint gaitor split.

Offside headlight output is reduced.

Offside rear body (inner wheel arch) has corrosion but not within a perscribed area.

Slight corrosion noted on front floor pan.

Slight corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.

Slight play noted in front suspension king pins

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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MJU 303P is a 1976 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 55,413 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 MJU 303P, 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 50 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJU 303P registered?

MJU 303P is a 1976 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 January 1976.

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