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A174 XBD

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,578 mi
Last recorded8,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA174 XBD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 8,578 miles

slight play in kingpins

Fail 26 Jul 2023 8,578 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in kingpins

Pass 8 Aug 2022 8,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 8,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,021 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 8,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 4,785 miles

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

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

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2013 4,440 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 4,440 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 3,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,383 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 94,732 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 84,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,980 miles

Wiper blades started to split.o/s headlamp lense corroded.Fuel pipe corroded & hose cracked under n/s front wing.Some play in front wheels.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 81,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wiper blades started to split.o/s headlamp lense corroded.Fuel pipe corroded & hose cracked under n/s front wing.Some play in front wheels.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 80,960 miles

Front brake disc's slightly distorted.Play in steering arms.Slight play in n/s lower pin/steering pivot.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 80,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Font brake disc's slightly distorted.Play in steering arms.Slight play in n/s lower king pin/steering pivot.

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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A174 XBD is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A174 XBD, 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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A174 XBD is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 May 1984.

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