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OBU 592P

1976 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,054 mi
Last recorded63,054 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Citroen 2CV55,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 592P
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,799 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 61,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 61,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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OBU 592P is a 1976 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OBU 592P, 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 OBU 592P registered?

OBU 592P is a 1976 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 July 1976.

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