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A12 CVS

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CVS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower some play in kingpin

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower some play in kingpin

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres are perrished

o/s/ floor pan coroaded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside front floorpan corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,056 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside front floorpan corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,686 miles

nearside & offside front floor pans corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres perished/splitting

wear in nearside & offside front kingpin assemblies

Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,686 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

nearside & offside front floor pans corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres perished/splitting

wear in nearside & offside front kingpin assemblies

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,115 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated / perished

nearside front floor pan corroding

play / wear in front kingpin assemblies/nearside & offside

Fail 13 Apr 2012 70,115 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated / perished

nearside front floor pan corroding

play / wear in front kingpin assemblies/nearside & offside

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre walls perished /cracked

offside rear tyre wall cracked / perished

play / wear in front kingpin assemblies & steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre walls perished /cracked

play / wear in front kingpin assemblies & steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,034 miles

engine oil leak

indicators has a audio noise not tail tail light

off side front floor rusty and been welded from inside

off side rear tyre low on edge close to limit

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in king pin

slight play steering arms

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,031 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

off side front floor rusty and been welded from inside

off side rear tyre low on edge close to legal limit

slight play both front wheel bearing

slight play in both front king pins

slight play steering arms

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,184 miles

both front floors been welded from inside

rear tyres perishing

slight play both front king pins

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,492 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front floor been welded from inside of car

off side rear sill been welded and poss filled

rear tyres perishing and starting to crack

slight play near side front king pin

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,199 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 64,199 miles

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

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 CVS is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 A12 CVS, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 CVS is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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