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PRR 118W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,760 mi
Last recorded4,760 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 118W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 4,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 4,760 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,547 miles

slight scoring on offside front brake disc

tow bar bracket corroded but no longer a tow bar

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,480 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 93,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 93,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside spring/suspension casing corroded and holed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle missing washer bottle and pump. vehicle is fitted with a opening windscreen

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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PRR 118W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PRR 118W, 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 PRR 118W registered?

PRR 118W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PRR 118W safe to buy?

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