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A185 RNH

1983 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,358 mi
Last recorded18,358 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 RNH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,358 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

excessive welded patches to floor and bulkhead

o/s n/s front chassis corroded

o/s n/s rear body corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s rear body corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

excessive welded patches to floor and bulkhead

o/s n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 16,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,235 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 15,235 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 10,349 miles

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

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

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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A185 RNH is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A185 RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A185 RNH registered?

A185 RNH is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A185 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A185 RNH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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