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OPU 7V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 7V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,491 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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OPU 7V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 OPU 7V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPU 7V?

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What year was OPU 7V registered?

OPU 7V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is OPU 7V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPU 7V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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