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VLF 416X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Brown Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 416X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,306 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 81,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,244 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,143 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,003 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear and front floor coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,147 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 80,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,986 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,884 miles

play in offside king pin

Fail 10 Nov 2008 79,883 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in offside king pin

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,705 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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VLF 416X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Brown with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 VLF 416X, 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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VLF 416X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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