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A229 XJM

1984 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 XJM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 80,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play front king pins

Pass 2 May 2024 78,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in front king pins

Fail 2 May 2024 78,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure at carburettor/fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in front king pins

Pass 9 May 2023 77,811 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin bush worn to limit

Offside Front king pin bush worn

Pass 12 May 2022 77,077 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front king pin worn

Offside Front king pin worn

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 76,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front king pin worn

Offside Front king pin worn

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,531 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,772 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,764 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in front king pins

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,372 miles

Offside Front track rod end worn

play in king pins

rear brakes slightly imbalanced and are slightly fluctuating

Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,361 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front track rod end worn

play in king pins

rear brakes slightly imbalanced and are slightly fluctuating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,596 miles

king pins worn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

king pins worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,851 miles

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

offside and nearside front kingpins worn

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,840 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

offside and nearside front kingpins worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,757 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,757 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,720 miles

offside and nearside front king pins worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,179 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,851 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

slight blow to front exhaust system

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front and rear number plates deteriorated. †offside and nearside king pins worn. †

Fail 20 Jul 2006 65,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear number plates deteriorated. †offside and nearside king pins worn. †

Fail 19 Jul 2005 64,035 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating. †slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Jul 2005 64,035 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating. †slight play in steering rack.

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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A229 XJM is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A229 XJM, 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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A229 XJM is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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