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TEU 165C

1998 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,192 mi
Last recorded49,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen 2CV50,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 165C
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,192 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,173 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,173 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,795 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyer perrishing sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

fog lamp not fitted to offside removed in boot no rear seats fitted

o/s/r tyre tread patten & side walls perrishing

rear axle bump stops missing / has plenty of travle & clearance

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing or brake drum

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,734 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 34,734 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

floor pan holed o/s/f

near side suspension unit creekin o/s suspension unit caseing crossion at front end

Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,668 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 26,051 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,617 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,614 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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TEU 165C is a 1998 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,495 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 TEU 165C, 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 28 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TEU 165C is a 1998 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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