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WJX 998X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJX 998X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,738 miles

Vehicle body has corrosion in places

vehicle structure covered in underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,723 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,194 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor has corrosion

Vehicle body has corrosion in places

Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,194 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear boot floor has corrosion

Vehicle body has corrosion in places

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,503 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle body has corrosion in places

Fail 10 Oct 2018 70,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle body has corrosion in places

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,639 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,811 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre has cracks in its wall

Pass 16 May 2007 64,248 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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WJX 998X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 WJX 998X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJX 998X registered?

WJX 998X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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