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A159 XOH

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,527 mi
Last recorded21,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 XOH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,527 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 15,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 15,218 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,677 miles

nearside and offside front king pins - play

nearside and offside front wings play and corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front engine bay body panel slightly insecure

nearside rear inner sill holed and corroded

neearside and offside front seat runners - play - STRONG ADVICE

offside front main beam light output slightly dim

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear body valance corroded

rear exhaust mount bracket fractured and insecure

rear suspension soft

wheel well corroded

wipers in line of view when parked

Fail 30 Aug 2011 10,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front king pins - play

nearside and offside front wings play and corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front engine bay body panel slightly insecure

nearside rear inner sill holed and corroded

neearside and offside front seat runners - play - STRONG ADVICE

offside front main beam light output slightly dim

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear body valance corroded

rear exhaust mount bracket fractured and insecure

rear suspension soft

wheel well corroded

wipers in line of view when parked

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,611 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Jun 2010 8,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 2,648 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

near-side front outer drive shaft boot perished.

slight play both track rod ends.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,763 miles

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

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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A159 XOH is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A159 XOH, 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 A159 XOH registered?

A159 XOH is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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