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TPM 823X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

434 mi
Last recorded434 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPM 823X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 361 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 360 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Rear brakes recording no effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 262 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 260 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 195 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 4 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,719 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s rear floorpan

Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,094 miles

All shockabsorber shrouds deteriorating

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,094 miles

All shockabsorber shrouds deteriorating

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

their is considerable corosion present in the body of the vehicle none of which falls within prescribed areas, however concern should be given to these areas as although the chassis is seperate the mounting of rear seats etc is questionable.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 19,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

their is considerable corosion present in the body of the vehicle none of which falls within prescribed areas, however concern should be given to these areas as although the chassis is seperate the mounting of rear seats etc is questionable.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 17,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in o/s/f/ n/s/f/ king pin corrosion in body

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,932 miles

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

movement in o/s/f/ n/s/f/ king pin corrosion in body

Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,876 miles

movement in n/s/f o/s/f king pins

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,833 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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TPM 823X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TPM 823X, 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 TPM 823X registered?

TPM 823X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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