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A193 FVO

1983 Citroen 2CV

Silver Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,491 mi
Last recorded33,491 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA193 FVO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on outer edge

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside brake low efficiency

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

lift in 2x kingpin

Fail 31 May 2022 32,800 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely disc wet (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

lift in 2x kingpin

Pass 6 May 2021 32,344 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 4 May 2021 32,235 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system n/s front caliper (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,380 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

n/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag

n/s handbrake low efficiency

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,047 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

slight drag on n/s front brake

Fail 7 Jun 2018 31,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

n/s front brake low efficiency

slight drag on n/s front brake

Pass 12 May 2017 30,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,623 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 30,623 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,621 miles

rear n/s tyre cracking between tread

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,618 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,602 miles

nsf & osf kinpin slight play

nsf chassie slight corrosion could go through with pressure. os middle floor to sill could go through with pressure. all under body croverd in undersill

nsf floor welded from inside coud not inspect

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,578 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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A193 FVO is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Silver with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A193 FVO, 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 A193 FVO registered?

A193 FVO is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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