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A12 DCV

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,237 mi
Last recorded90,237 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DCV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre of the extendable joint boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,107 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 90,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 89,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 89,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 86,914 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 DCV is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

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