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A138 LLS

1983 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 LLS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,927 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,885 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,618 miles

Mainbeam warning light missing

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mainbeam warning light missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,506 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,127 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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A138 LLS is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 A138 LLS, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A138 LLS registered?

A138 LLS is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A138 LLS safe to buy?

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