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PAH 871W

1980 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAH 871W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 89,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,346 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 85,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,806 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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PAH 871W is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 PAH 871W, 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

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What year was PAH 871W registered?

PAH 871W is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is PAH 871W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAH 871W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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