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OGU 63W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,456 mi
Last recorded34,456 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 63W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,456 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 34,337 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc guard missing

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

slight weep

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,188 miles

Front both h/light reflectors deteriorating

Front both sides king pins have lift advise attention

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,996 miles

Front both headlight reflectors deteriorated

Rear both rear tyres wearing low

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,690 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,540 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 18,467 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both king pins have play

both rear susp bump stops missing/areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,467 miles

both king pins have play

both rear susp bump stops missing/areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 15,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,628 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

both rear tyres perrishing

offside front king pin has play ;advise attn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 12,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

both rear tyres perrishing

offside front king pin has play ;advise attn

Fail 22 Feb 2010 10,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing

both front king pins have play/ lift

Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,240 miles

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing

both front king pins have play/ lift

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 3,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 1,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 1,914 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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OGU 63W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OGU 63W, 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 OGU 63W registered?

OGU 63W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is OGU 63W safe to buy?

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