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A290 VOJ

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 VOJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,278 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 96,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,165 miles

light switch defective

Fail 19 Nov 2021 96,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

light switch defective

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,103 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,723 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 12 Nov 2018 95,723 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,512 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 95,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,312 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,029 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,795 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 94,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,323 miles

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

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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A290 VOJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A290 VOJ, 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 A290 VOJ registered?

A290 VOJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A290 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A290 VOJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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