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A12 CVU

1984 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,268 mi
Last recorded12,268 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CVU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 12,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 12,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 12,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 11,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 11,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,718 miles

Front both front floor corners slightly corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas

Front slight play in front king pins

Nearside Rear tyre perished and old

Offside Front tyre perished and old

Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,173 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front inner wing rear lower end becoming holed and corroded

both front lower king pins slight play

nearside and offside front lower floors becoming holed and corroded

strong smell of petrol underneath car

Fail 26 Jun 2018 11,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cracked and perished splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front inner wing rear lower end becoming holed and corroded

both front lower king pins slight play

nearside and offside front lower floors becoming holed and corroded

strong smell of petrol underneath car

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering lock does not work

Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,402 miles

Headlamps poorly located, affecting aim.

Main beam telltale not working.

Steering lock not engaging.

Pass 9 May 2013 10,260 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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 10,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 9,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 9,113 miles

corrosion to brake discs x 4

free play in both front king pins

Fail 30 Nov 2007 9,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to brake discs x 4

free play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Aug 2005 8,546 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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A12 CVU is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 CVU, 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 A12 CVU registered?

A12 CVU is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A12 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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