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PRV 760S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRV 760S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 62,631 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,715 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 59,506 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,603 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,845 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 55,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,602 miles

air filter mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,766 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,460 miles

O/S/R brake binds slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

O/S/R brake binds slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,395 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2009 48,815 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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PRV 760S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 PRV 760S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRV 760S registered?

PRV 760S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 January 1978.

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