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A220 VAF

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,895 mi
Last recorded30,895 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA220 VAF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 30,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 30,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,446 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 4 May 2020 28,568 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 27,291 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 25,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 25,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 26 May 2017 23,357 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 23,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 76,710 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,378 miles

wiper blades split but still clear the screen

Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,815 miles

HOLE IN BOOT FLOOR

Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,089 miles

NSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,081 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 7,061 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2008 1,652 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 1,491 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

n/s/r seat belt mounting point corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 94,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 90,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A220 VAF is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A220 VAF, 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 A220 VAF registered?

A220 VAF is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A220 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A220 VAF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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