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Q170NVS

1997 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,736 mi
Last recorded34,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen 2CV41,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ170NVS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,618 miles

nearside and offside front seat belt inertia units sticking

Fail 26 May 2016 34,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 135/15/73T (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front seat belt inertia units sticking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,771 miles

OFFSIDE CENTRE UNDER FLOOR FRAM CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,922 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 17,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2009 10,701 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in the o/s/f king pin bushes.

som e damage to the front no/plate.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,701 miles

slight play in the o/s/f king pin bushes.

som e damage to the front no/plate.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 3,509 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 3,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 98,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,100 miles

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

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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Q170NVS is a 1997 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,852 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 Q170NVS, 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 29 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q170NVS is a 1997 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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