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SEE 881T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,984 mi
Last recorded48,984 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEE 881T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 48,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,538 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,868 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 25,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,838 miles

Offside suspension unit has some play in its mounting

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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SEE 881T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 SEE 881T, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEE 881T registered?

SEE 881T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is SEE 881T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEE 881T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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