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VRU 143S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 143S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 May 2013 78,011 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 77,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,993 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,757 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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VRU 143S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRU 143S, 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

How do I check the history of VRU 143S?

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What year was VRU 143S registered?

VRU 143S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is VRU 143S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 143S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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