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XKX 809X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKX 809X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,348 miles

N/S drive shaft sliding joint boot slightly damaged

N/S rear seat belt missing (not required)

N/S rear sill slightly corroded

O/S headlamp deflector fitted at time of test

O/S rear sill slightly corroded

Slight up and down play in N/S king pin

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft sliding flange boot damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing. Not required

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed

Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft sliding flange boot damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing. Not required

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,623 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft slide joint; rubber boot has small split

Spare wheel flat

Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft slide joint; rubber boot has small split

Spare wheel flat

Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper slightly weak

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front floor slightly rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,439 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sidewheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sidewheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,162 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,547 miles

all four wheels corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four wheels corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 742,562 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,246 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,736 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,822 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 57,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,412 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,412 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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XKX 809X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 XKX 809X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKX 809X registered?

XKX 809X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 September 1981.

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