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NCY 261L

1973 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,297 mi
Last recorded27,297 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Citroen 2CV23,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCY 261L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 27,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,244 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 23,734 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 23,727 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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NCY 261L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCY 261L, 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

How do I check the history of NCY 261L?

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What year was NCY 261L registered?

NCY 261L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is NCY 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCY 261L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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