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PWA 289X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,747 mi
Last recorded17,747 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWA 289X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,747 miles

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

front wheel bearin gs slightly rough

Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PWA 289X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 PWA 289X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWA 289X registered?

PWA 289X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 March 1982.

Is PWA 289X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWA 289X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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