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WLJ 903S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,160 mi
Last recorded16,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 903S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,160 miles

Corrosion noted nearside front outer sill - not within perscribed area.

Handbrake cables are touching exhaust

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

Nearside rear wheel is binding slightly

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Slight corrosion noted offside seat belt mount

Slight corrosion noted on outer sills

Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,152 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion noted nearside front outer sill - not within perscribed area.

Handbrake cables are touching exhaust

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

Nearside rear wheel is binding slightly

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Slight corrosion noted offside seat belt mount

Slight corrosion noted on outer sills

Pass 1 May 2009 15,067 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 May 2009 15,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,026 miles

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)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,026 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,460 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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WLJ 903S 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 62.5%.

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 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 WLJ 903S, 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.

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What year was WLJ 903S registered?

WLJ 903S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 April 1978.

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