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SPL 997X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,763 mi
Last recorded18,763 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 997X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/side king pin has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2022 13,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 8,103 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 8,083 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 1,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 1,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,693 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,693 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,622 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,588 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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SPL 997X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPL 997X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPL 997X registered?

SPL 997X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 February 1982.

Is SPL 997X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 997X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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