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XYU 947T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 947T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,818 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion on inner sills

Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,724 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 69,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,605 miles

see original vt32

Fail 26 Feb 2007 39,591 miles

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

floor panels corroding

o/s/r floor / inner wheel arch panel corroded outside prescribed area

outer sill panels corroding

slight play in both front king pins

spare tyre different size

all wheel rims badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,820 miles

offside inner sill corroded at seat belt mount just legal

offside rear floor corroded

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

slight movement in both king pins just legal

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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XYU 947T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYU 947T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XYU 947T registered?

XYU 947T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 November 1978.

Is XYU 947T safe to buy?

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