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XUX 387S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,621 mi
Last recorded45,621 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 387S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,621 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 38,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,634 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,780 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,802 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 25,784 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,732 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 19,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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XUX 387S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 XUX 387S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUX 387S registered?

XUX 387S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is XUX 387S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 387S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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