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XHJ 848N

1974 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,701 mi
Last recorded23,701 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1974 Citroen 2CV28,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHJ 848N
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 23,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is twisted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,416 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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XHJ 848N is a 1974 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,093 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 XHJ 848N, 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 52 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XHJ 848N registered?

XHJ 848N is a 1974 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 October 1974.

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