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ONR 408W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONR 408W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 54,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 52,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,599 miles

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside and nearside king pin bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,451 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 May 2008 49,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 48,646 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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ONR 408W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONR 408W, 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 ONR 408W registered?

ONR 408W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 June 1981.

Is ONR 408W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONR 408W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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