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MMU 199X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,460 mi
Last recorded13,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 199X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 4,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,314 miles

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

front floors welded from inside vehicle, under side still corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front floors welded from inside vehicle, under side still corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,492 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,492 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,054 miles

near side front and off side rear welding repairs from inside but holed and corroded on under sides

Fail 15 May 2006 78,949 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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MMU 199X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MMU 199X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMU 199X registered?

MMU 199X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is MMU 199X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMU 199X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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