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PAF 376X

1982 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,063 mi
Last recorded37,063 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 376X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,063 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 37,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 33,711 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 33,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive High CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor, (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 32,995 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 32,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak around engine / transmission area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 29,875 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear metal brake pipes advanced corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,270 miles

front windscreen has light surface scratches

main beam warning lamp not working

slight play in offside and nearside front king pins

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

main beam warning lamp not working

slight play in offside and nearside front 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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PAF 376X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 PAF 376X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAF 376X registered?

PAF 376X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PAF 376X safe to buy?

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