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PFX 506W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,459 mi
Last recorded65,459 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFX 506W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 65,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,541 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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PFX 506W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PFX 506W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFX 506W registered?

PFX 506W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is PFX 506W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFX 506W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFX 506W have outstanding finance?

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