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VPU 213S

1977 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,874 mi
Last recorded52,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Citroen 2CV59,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPU 213S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Oil leak from engine. ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 50,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,563 miles

offside rear wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,824 miles

rear wheel bearings sound dry when rotated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,412 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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VPU 213S is a 1977 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VPU 213S, 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

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What year was VPU 213S registered?

VPU 213S is a 1977 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is VPU 213S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPU 213S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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