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NOU 841R

1976 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Citroen 2CV55,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOU 841R
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,450 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,389 miles

n/s/f &rear seats not installed security not able to test

Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,389 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

n/s/f &rear seats not installed security not able to test

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,057 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,056 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f seat loose/wobbles but o.k

Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,380 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,355 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 77,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 77,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 77,040 miles

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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NOU 841R is a 1976 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NOU 841R, 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 NOU 841R registered?

NOU 841R is a 1976 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 December 1976.

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