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SLK 875W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 875W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 2,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 2,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 1,609 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 1,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 1,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 1,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 1,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 1,523 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 1,523 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 1,517 miles

advise front wipers begining to smear screen

Pass 28 Aug 2012 1,492 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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SLK 875W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLK 875W, 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 SLK 875W registered?

SLK 875W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 April 1981.

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