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A221 USL

1984 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA221 USL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,180 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,176 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,176 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 50,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear WHEELS CORRODED

Front WHEELS CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,139 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,098 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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A221 USL is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A221 USL, 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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What year was A221 USL registered?

A221 USL is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 May 1984.

Is A221 USL safe to buy?

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