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XFO 943

1996 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,099 mi
Last recorded77,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen 2CV64,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 943
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,611 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 75,598 miles

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

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

bonnet slightly insecure

Pass 11 May 2016 74,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 72,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XFO 943 is a 1996 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFO 943, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFO 943 registered?

XFO 943 is a 1996 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is XFO 943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 943 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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