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A12 CVW

1990 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,015 mi
Last recorded11,015 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CVW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 11,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 10,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 9,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 9,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 9,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 9,026 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 9,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 8,724 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 8,197 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 8,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 7,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 7,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 7,080 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 Oct 2015 7,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Oct 2014 6,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 6,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,673 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 5,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,465 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 4,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 2,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,121 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 CVW is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,985 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 CVW, 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 36 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 CVW registered?

A12 CVW is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 August 1990.

Is A12 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CVW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 CVW have outstanding finance?

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