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NGM 501X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGM 501X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre date 1998

Nearside Rear Tyre date 1997

Offside Front Tyre date 1998

Offside Rear Tyre date 1995

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,702 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear shock absorber noisy operation

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head light reflectors starting to dull

chassie outriggers rusting

general oil leaks around engine

general play/wear in front susp./steering

new ext. system fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head light reflectors starting to dull

chassie outriggers rusting

general oil leaks around engine

general play/wear in front susp./steering

new ext. system fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 22 May 2009 66,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 66,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 85,908 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

number plates black and silver

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,328 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,328 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NGM 501X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NGM 501X, 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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What year was NGM 501X registered?

NGM 501X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 October 1981.

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