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LUI 494

1977 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63 mi
Last recorded63 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Citroen 2CV59,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 494
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 63 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2017 53 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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LUI 494 is a 1977 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,787 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 LUI 494, 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 49 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUI 494?

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What year was LUI 494 registered?

LUI 494 is a 1977 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is LUI 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 494 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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