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A129 AMO

1984 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,767 mi
Last recorded71,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 AMO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 71,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, leaking grease over exhaust and close to brakes. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hazard warning lights inoperative

Fail 27 Nov 2020 70,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hazard warning lights inoperative

Pass 28 May 2019 69,848 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft centre gaiter split

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2019 69,846 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drive shaft centre gaiter split

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,429 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft centre gaiter split

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft centre gaiter unclipped on outer end

rear fog light tell tale illumintes to show fog light is in off position

slight grinding noise from both rear drums

Fail 19 Jan 2018 69,427 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front drive shaft centre gaiter split

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft centre gaiter unclipped on outer end

rear fog light tell tale illumintes to show fog light is in off position

slight grinding noise from both rear drums

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,521 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft centre gaiter split

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft centre gaiter unclipped on outer end

Fail 11 Nov 2016 68,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported rubbing on chassis bracket near fuel tank (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft centre gaiter split

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft centre gaiter unclipped on outer end

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,032 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,032 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,423 miles

both rear tyres deteriorationg

some corrosion to osr body under car

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,083 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished on inside and outside sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,023 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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A129 AMO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A129 AMO, 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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A129 AMO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 January 1984.

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