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PPE 520R

1977 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

3,622 mi
Last recorded3,622 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Citroen 2CV59,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPE 520R
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 3,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 2,205 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 1,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 99,865 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 99,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 99,564 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front king pin slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,157 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,856 miles

slight corrosion offside rear floor

Pass 18 May 2016 97,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,652 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,688 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front king pin slight free play

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,741 miles

corrosion apearing to both rear inner wheel arches

slight play in both front king pins

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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PPE 520R is a 1977 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 PPE 520R, 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.

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What year was PPE 520R registered?

PPE 520R is a 1977 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 January 1977.

Is PPE 520R safe to buy?

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