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MWV 156J

1995 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

1,255 mi
Last recorded1,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Citroen 2CV87,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 156J
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 1,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 1,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 865 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

Fail 21 Sep 2021 864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 21 Sep 2020 401 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside and offside

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,649 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,260 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,260 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,616 miles

Both front kingpins slight lift and play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak, getting very close to fouling brake calipers

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,593 miles

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

Both front kingpins slight lift and play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak, getting very close to fouling brake calipers

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,582 miles

Inner rear valance starting to corrode

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

Oil leak, close to both front brakes/pads

Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,563 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Inner rear valance starting to corrode

Nearside rear wheel rusting to inner welds

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

Oil leak, close to both front brakes/pads

Temporary paste repair to exhaust silencer

Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,976 miles

Body starting to rust near seat belt prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,976 miles

Body starting to rust near seat belt prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,569 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 91,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 91,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 86,250 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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MWV 156J is a 1995 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1995 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 87,691 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 MWV 156J, 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 31 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWV 156J registered?

MWV 156J is a 1995 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is MWV 156J safe to buy?

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