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400 DXJ

1984 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,344 mi
Last recorded5,344 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 DXJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 5,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 4,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 3,499 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Idle speed erratic and has engine running fault

Fail 31 Mar 2021 3,490 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Hazard light teltale light missing or not working

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 1,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,395 miles

handbrake pads look low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,985 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,679 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,621 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,116 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 69,706 miles

slight noise from near side front bearing

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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400 DXJ is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,981 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 400 DXJ, 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 42 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 400 DXJ registered?

400 DXJ is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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