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VLC 976X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 976X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,051 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVL

o/s and n/s kingpins has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,051 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s and n/s kingpins has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,045 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,242 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,668 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,807 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,166 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 3 Jul 2013 96,522 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,138 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 12 Jul 2011 25,125 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,391 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel rusting on inner edges

slight play in o/side front king pin

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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VLC 976X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLC 976X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLC 976X registered?

VLC 976X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 November 1981.

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