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SLH 899W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,147 mi
Last recorded69,147 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 899W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 66,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,140 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,140 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 65,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,819 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,053 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 57,806 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2007 57,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,644 miles

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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SLH 899W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 SLH 899W, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLH 899W registered?

SLH 899W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is SLH 899W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLH 899W shows 18 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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