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WFO 656

1996 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen 2CV64,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 656
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,938 miles

Corrosion in places

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,876 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 48,876 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,206 miles

Both front spring casings corroding at ends

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front splitting (2.2.C.1c)

quite bad oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside borderline pass and advise (3.7.B.3)

rear stop lights slightly dim, advise brighter lighting fitted for safety

Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,206 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper ends sharp, temporary tape repair made (6.1.C.1)

Both front spring casings corroding at ends

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front splitting (2.2.C.1c)

quite bad oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside borderline pass and advise (3.7.B.3)

rear stop lights slightly dim, advise brighter lighting fitted for safety

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,878 miles

Offside rear shock absorber shroud corroded and most of it missing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear shock absorber shroud corroded and most of it missing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,754 miles

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

Offside front kingpin slight lift

Offside lower "B" pillar corroding and lower inner sills

Offside rear shock absorber shroud badly corroded

Oil leak, close to fouling braking components

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 24,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front kingpin slight lift

Offside lower "B" pillar corroding and lower inner sills

Offside rear shock absorber shroud badly corroded

Oil leak, close to fouling braking components

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,653 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Shock absorber shroud corroded / partly missing

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 24,652 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

O/S/R Shock absorber shroud corroded / partly missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyre starting perished

n/s front floor is rusty by seat runer

o/s rear shock dust cover rusty a way

Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyre starting perished

n/s front floor is rusty by seat runer

o/s rear shock dust cover rusty a way

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,653 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,610 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 94,691 miles

general rust to most areas of the vehicle

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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WFO 656 is a 1996 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 64,876 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 WFO 656, 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 30 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WFO 656 is a 1996 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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