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A2 CVJ

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,585 mi
Last recorded43,585 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CVJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin very slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,494 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,405 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,110 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,820 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,828 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front play in king pin

Pass 19 Aug 2017 40,232 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,948 miles

n/s/r nosi in bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,736 miles

nosi in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nosi in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nosi in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 39,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nosi in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,303 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,177 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,177 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,730 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,288 miles

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

lower effort on offside park brake

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,288 miles

lower effort on offside park brake

Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,046 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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A2 CVJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A2 CVJ, 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 A2 CVJ registered?

A2 CVJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A2 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 CVJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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