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XFC 821X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

3,019 mi
Last recorded3,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 821X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,019 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 3,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability both sides (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underside

Nearside Front drive shaft fouling

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,948 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet not closing very well

electrics in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet not closing very well

electrics in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2017 99,948 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear valance (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower b pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches/floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

electrics in poor condition

extensive corrosion outside the prescribed areas

nearside front wing insecure

rear floor under boot very rusty

bonnet will not secure closed very well

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,938 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,938 miles

Front front brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

passenger door catch insecure BONNET INSECURE (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 92,910 miles

damp around brake master cylinder

extensive corrosion to rear of boot floor outside prescribed areas

idle speed erratic

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

play in steering rack

alternator loose

damp around brake master cylinder

extensive corrosion to rear of boot floor outside prescribed areas

idle speed erratic

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,061 miles

corroded infront of windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,061 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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XFC 821X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 XFC 821X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XFC 821X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 July 1982.

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