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WEU 197L

1979 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,383 mi
Last recorded9,383 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 197L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,479 miles

Slight corrosion rear body underside &c..

Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 7,348 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 5,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 99,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 98,922 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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WEU 197L is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 WEU 197L, 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 WEU 197L registered?

WEU 197L is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is WEU 197L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 197L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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