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LJD 316X

1971 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,290 mi
Last recorded6,290 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Citroen 2CV49,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJD 316X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 6,290 miles

boot floor corroded

o/s&n/s floors corroded

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2009

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

boot floor corroded

o/s&n/s floors corroded

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 3,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot floor corroded&repaired from inside

o/s&n/s floors repaired&covered in underseal

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

boot floor corroded&repaired from inside

o/s&n/s floors repaired&covered in underseal

o/s&n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2007 57,838 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,196 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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LJD 316X is a 1971 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJD 316X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJD 316X registered?

LJD 316X is a 1971 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LJD 316X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJD 316X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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