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WUU 542S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,173 mi
Last recorded46,173 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUU 542S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,173 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in the tread

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

both headlights in poor condition

small chip in the windscreen

welded repair to the rear floor poor

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

headlamps in poor condition

poor weld repairs made to floors

some front brake imbalance

some play in nearside king pin

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,693 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 45,693 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,436 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,934 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch

dip beam slightly dim

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,926 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both headlamps, light output poor

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 16 Oct 2009 44,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

corrosion to floors

floors and chassis heavaly sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,544 miles

corosion to nearside rear floor but not within prescribed area

floor and suspension heavily wax oiled

headlamp patterns poor

offside front inn coroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,124 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some inbalance on front brakes

under side of vehicle has been heavily covered in wax oil

Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some imbalance on front brakes

underside of vehcile has been heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,122 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 42,075 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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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WUU 542S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WUU 542S, 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 WUU 542S registered?

WUU 542S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WUU 542S safe to buy?

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