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XLW 595X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,664 mi
Last recorded57,664 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLW 595X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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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XLW 595X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLW 595X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLW 595X?

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What year was XLW 595X registered?

XLW 595X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 May 1982.

Is XLW 595X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLW 595X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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