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A266 EVO

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,077 mi
Last recorded57,077 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA266 EVO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,650 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,505 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,269 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,258 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,590 miles

2 seats only fitted at time of test

all shock absorbers in poor comdition

Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

2 seats only fitted at time of test

all shock absorbers in poor comdition

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,420 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,675 miles

body work has surface corrosion to most panels

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,927 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 33,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 27,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 27,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

shock casings damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 22,720 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 18,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2009 18,487 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 16,533 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside sills and sill to floor area patched and corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 8,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust bracket spliot

Pass 25 Apr 2006 3,069 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 2,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

win dscreen deteriorated round edges

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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A266 EVO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A266 EVO, 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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A266 EVO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 June 1984.

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