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TNP 974Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 974Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 76,605 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 76,600 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,530 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 6,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,870 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 97,866 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 91,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,688 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TNP 974Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TNP 974Y, 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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TNP 974Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 June 1983.

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