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PUI 242

1975 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,415 mi
Last recorded5,415 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Citroen 2CV41,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 242
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 5,415 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 5,298 miles

Front tyres perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 5,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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PUI 242 is a 1975 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,620 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 PUI 242, 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 51 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUI 242 registered?

PUI 242 is a 1975 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is PUI 242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUI 242 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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