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RCK 398X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCK 398X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 82,441 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside central drive shaft boot detartrated

main beam tell tale not fitted not needed >1986

nearside rear floor surface corrosion

offside rear floor surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 82,423 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

head lamp main beam tell tale not fitted not needed to 1986

n/s central drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

o/s n/s rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,082 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 37,019 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

buckle o/s/f wheel

corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre very poor condition and worn low

oil leaks

rear brake pipes are rusty

Pass 24 May 2007 68,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 68,076 miles

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

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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RCK 398X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RCK 398X, 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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RCK 398X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1982.

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