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JLP 241K

1971 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,953 mi
Last recorded57,953 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Citroen 2CV49,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLP 241K
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,953 miles

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

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

Play detected in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play detected in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,214 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,197 miles

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

parking brake only just met the brke effort requirement

Pass 28 May 2012 55,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 544,479 miles

Nearside track rod end has slight play

Offside c.v boot perished and starting to seap out grease

Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,991 miles

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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JLP 241K is a 1971 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLP 241K, 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 JLP 241K registered?

JLP 241K is a 1971 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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