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A228 NYD

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 NYD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,048 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 73,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,218 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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A228 NYD is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A228 NYD, 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 A228 NYD registered?

A228 NYD is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A228 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A228 NYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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