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SPL 99X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,317 mi
Last recorded23,317 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 99X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 23,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 23,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Floor very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,298 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accelerator pedal sticking down occasionally causing high revving of engine

floorpan rusted and corroded os and n/s front

headlight beam patterns in the correct positions but slightly vague

rear shock absorbers coated with grease

slight grease leak o/s and n/s drive shaft boots

vehicle looks generally untidy at this time.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 23,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accel. pedal tending to stick down causing excessive revving of engine

o/s front drive shaft joint (not c/v) boot split

o/s front tyre fouling indicator wire on extreme lock

suspension and underside of this vehicle coated in dirt and grease, making determining leaks etc. difficult

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 99X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 99X, 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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What year was SPL 99X registered?

SPL 99X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 March 1982.

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