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A270 CJM

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,244 mi
Last recorded85,244 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 CJM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 85,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,614 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,614 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,383 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 84,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,880 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play king pin

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,480 miles

Nearside Front play in king pin

Offside Front play king pin

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,279 miles

slight plaay in o/s/ and n/s front king pins

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,941 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,261 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 78,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,582 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 78,582 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A270 CJM is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 A270 CJM, 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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What year was A270 CJM registered?

A270 CJM is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 May 1984.

Is A270 CJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A270 CJM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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