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A270 HPC

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,068 mi
Last recorded42,068 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 HPC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,026 miles

Nearside Front king pin play

Offside Front king pin play

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 40,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,024 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 39,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,653 miles

Front tyres 135R15 Rear 125R15

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,125 miles

Both front kinpins slight play/lift

Front tyres 135x12 rears 125x 15

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 34,872 miles

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

Front tyres: 135R15 Rear 125R15

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 33,785 miles

Both rear brake drums slightly warped

Front tyres 135 x 15, rear 125 x 15

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

Offside rear inner wheel rim corroding at welds

Slight play in both front kinpins

Pass 3 May 2012 32,742 miles

Brake fluid reservoir/master cylinder damp with fluid.. no leak seen at test under pressure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres 135x15, rear 125x15

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

Offside rear brake drum slightly oval causing some rear brake imbalance

Slight play offside kingpin

Windscreen wipers leave streaks

Pass 16 May 2011 28,435 miles

Front tyres 135x15 rear 125x15

Fail 16 May 2011 28,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front kinpins have slight play

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres 135x15 rear 125x15

Pass 26 May 2010 25,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 24,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 23,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,531 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,527 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Seats & Seat Belts Missing

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 HPC is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HPC, 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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A270 HPC is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 July 1984.

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