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OBW 207T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,051 mi
Last recorded83,051 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 207T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,331 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,452 miles

oil leak

slight play in both king pins

Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,282 miles

front brake discs pitted

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,137 miles

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

slight play in both king pins

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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OBW 207T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 OBW 207T, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBW 207T registered?

OBW 207T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is OBW 207T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 207T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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