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Q57HBJ

2008 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Citroen 2CV61,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ57HBJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside head lamp aim just within limit.

offside front king pin play.

offside rear - near seat belt anchor point been repaired.

offside rear tyre centre tread cracking.

rear inner boot panel been repaired.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,851 miles

tiny play in front king pins

Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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Q57HBJ is a 2008 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 61,662 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 Q57HBJ, 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 18 years old, this Citroen 2CV is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q57HBJ registered?

Q57HBJ is a 2008 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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