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A22 CVG

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 CVG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 76,732 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 74,858 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wear in both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear suspension units rusty and damp

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slight free play in king pins

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,971 miles

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

both front track ends have slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of corrosion to f/o/s floor

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,860 miles

both sides front floors showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,860 miles

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

both sides front floors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,969 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 10 Sep 2007 67,804 miles

signs of corrosion to r/o/s inner floor

Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 67,305 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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A22 CVG is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 A22 CVG, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A22 CVG registered?

A22 CVG is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A22 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 CVG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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