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XJO 547X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJO 547X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,590 miles

Offside headlamp dim

Offside kingpin has lift

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,017 miles

slight wear/movement in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,017 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

slight wear/movement in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 78,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

main beam warning light not present

Fail 14 Feb 2008 77,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

main beam warning light inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2007 76,508 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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XJO 547X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 XJO 547X, 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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What year was XJO 547X registered?

XJO 547X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 June 1982.

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