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A164 XJB

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,751 mi
Last recorded79,751 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA164 XJB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 79,751 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 79,751 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working fuse (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,133 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,961 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,957 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure Front (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,980 miles

Oil leak

wipers slightly worn but clearing screen

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,970 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,256 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,500 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 61,500 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,945 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)

slight deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,173 miles

o/s and n/s king pins and bushes have slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,420 miles

audible tell-tale only on indicators

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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A164 XJB is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A164 XJB, 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 A164 XJB registered?

A164 XJB is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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