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WDK 821T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,083 mi
Last recorded89,083 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDK 821T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,083 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,241 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre cut on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,472 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,929 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,082 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 80,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,310 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,152 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 72,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,038 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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WDK 821T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 WDK 821T, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDK 821T registered?

WDK 821T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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