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A201 MVW

1983 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 MVW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,900 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cylinder unit (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure lens loose (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (inside vehicle) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking at the pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,726 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,604 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres cracks and perished

Both rear sill/arch corrossion within suspension

Nearside rear floor slight corrossion

Nearside rear sill slight corrossion

Offside rear outter sill slight corrossion

Offside rear shock casing heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Slight corrossion to rear chassis rails

Slight play in front king pins and wheel bearings

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery slightly insecure

nearside suspension unit corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 91,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery slightly insecure

nearside suspension unit corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,416 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s king pin worn with slight play

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

o/s king pin worn with play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,653 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers door window catch broken

n/s & o/s king pins have slight play

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 81,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s kings pins have slight play

n/s and o/s track rod end have slight play

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noises

sections of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 81,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

driver seat slightly insecure

nearside washer jet aim poor

Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,851 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

indicator stalk broken but still works

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,807 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 62,381 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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A201 MVW is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A201 MVW, 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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A201 MVW is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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