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PKE 370L

1973 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,123 mi
Last recorded24,123 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Citroen 2CV23,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 370L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 24,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 24,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 23,826 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,697 miles

Nearside Front exhaust loose

Nearside Front suspension very low!!!!!

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,620 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,530 miles

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

near side rear brake drum area damp???

Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,530 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Inner Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear brake drum area damp???

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 23,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,214 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front footbrake slightly noisy inoperation /. shudder sound???

Pass 10 May 2011 22,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

grease leak off side front outer drive shaft joint gaiter area ????

screen washer pump output poor???

side lamp operation /head lamps main beam position come on / dip beam poistion side lamps operate correctly????

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,002 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear reflectors shape incorrect for vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear hub bearings slightly noisy????

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

off side front outer drive shaft joint gaitor leaks grease slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2007 21,491 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

off side front outer drive shaft joint gaitor leaks grease slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,331 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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PKE 370L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,826 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 PKE 370L, 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 53 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKE 370L registered?

PKE 370L is a 1973 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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