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D470 HHX

1971 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,128 mi
Last recorded81,128 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Citroen 2CV49,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD470 HHX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,748 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,748 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

free play in both inner steering rack joints

front pads wearing thin

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2007 59,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

free play in both inner steering rack joints

front pads wearing thin

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,369 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 53,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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D470 HHX is a 1971 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 49,982 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 D470 HHX, 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 55 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D470 HHX registered?

D470 HHX is a 1971 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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