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TGL 797Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGL 797Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s steering arm has slight play in a component

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 67,534 miles

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

all tyres slightly perishing/cracking

parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,506 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 24 Aug 2016 66,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,904 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

light switch stalk has intermitant fault

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,510 miles

nearside front slight play in king pin

offside front slight play in steering

Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front slight play in king pin

offside front slight play in steering

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,825 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,273 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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TGL 797Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 TGL 797Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGL 797Y registered?

TGL 797Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 June 1983.

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The MOT history for TGL 797Y shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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