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A12 CVE

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,905 mi
Last recorded42,905 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CVE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,905 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 31 Jul 2018 42,905 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,828 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 42,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired drivers side floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension leading arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both perished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,629 miles

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

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

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

long travel handbrake

much cracking to tyre side walls cause for concern - not showing canvas yet must be close

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

long travel handbrake

much cracking to tyre side walls cause for concern - not showing canvas yet must be close

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,540 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A12 CVE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 A12 CVE, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 CVE registered?

A12 CVE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is A12 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CVE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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