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OFX 416W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,361 mi
Last recorded24,361 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 416W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,694 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 21,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 21,167 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 20,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,400 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,807 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floorpanel corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2012 17,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floorpanel corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2011 17,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,143 miles

NOTE n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans are welded on the inside

Fail 19 May 2009 17,143 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

NOTE n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans are welded on the inside

Pass 1 May 2008 16,126 miles

Damp area at nearside rear shock absorber.

Dip beam pattern poor, and slightly low.

Evidence of general under body and floor corrosion.Rear inner wings are corroded.

Floor to chassis shows rusting plus front inner panels.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

No rear seats are fitted plus rear belts not present.

Offside front tyre is worn at outer edge.

Play detected at king pins.

Slight play at nearside track rod end.

Small leak at offside outer drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 26 Apr 2008 16,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Damp area at nearside rear shock absorber.

Dip beam pattern poor, and slightly low.

Evidence of general under body and floor corrosion.Rear inner wings are corroded.

Floor to chassis shows rusting plus front inner panels.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

No rear seats are fitted plus rear belts not present.

Offside front tyre is worn at outer edge.

Play detected at king pins.

Slight play at nearside track rod end.

Small leak at offside outer drive shaft gaiter.

Pass 26 May 2006 15,347 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin bushs

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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OFX 416W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFX 416W, 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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OFX 416W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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