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TOU 824T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,877 mi
Last recorded44,877 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOU 824T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,877 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 44,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 43,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,764 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 early attention advised (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,365 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,743 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,245 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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TOU 824T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 TOU 824T, 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 48 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 TOU 824T registered?

TOU 824T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is TOU 824T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOU 824T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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