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FSL 952

1999 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,753 mi
Last recorded25,753 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen 2CV79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 952
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,726 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,765 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 6,765 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 6,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,317 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,410 miles

battery negative cable loose in the battery terminal

Fail 21 Apr 2008 5,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery negative cable loose in the battery terminal

Pass 27 Apr 2007 4,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 4,207 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 4,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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FSL 952 is a 1999 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 79,168 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 FSL 952, 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 27 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSL 952 registered?

FSL 952 is a 1999 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 September 1999.

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