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VPJ 349S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,195 mi
Last recorded1,195 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 349S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 1,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,905 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 96,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 95,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 95,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 95,103 miles

corrosion to offside 'C' post at its bace

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wings

Fail 10 May 2010 95,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

corrosion to offside 'C' post at its bace

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wings

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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VPJ 349S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VPJ 349S, 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.

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What year was VPJ 349S registered?

VPJ 349S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is VPJ 349S safe to buy?

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