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A237 DUT

1983 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,280 mi
Last recorded23,280 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA237 DUT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,341 miles

Nearside kingpin has lift

Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,811 miles

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 19 Aug 2022 19,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,066 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,493 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 17,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 17,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 16,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 15,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,767 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,810 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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A237 DUT is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 A237 DUT, 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 A237 DUT registered?

A237 DUT is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A237 DUT safe to buy?

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