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A361 WCV

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

7,002 mi
Last recorded7,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA361 WCV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 7,002 miles

both front wheel bearings have play in

n-s-f wing mirror loose

oil leak

rear shocks corroded

rubber bushes perished

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 6,644 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 6,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf / osf wipers deteriated

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2015 6,425 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

nsf / osf wipers deteriated

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2014 6,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf and osf king pins have slight play nsf and osf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 5,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 5,848 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

minor exhaust blows from joins

slight play in nearside front kingpin and wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 4,971 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

grease around nearside outer cv boot

offside rear shock absorber poor condition

oil leak

play in both front king pins

slight exhaust blow nearside front system (joints)

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 5 Sep 2011 3,666 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear exhaust mounting security poor

Fail 25 Aug 2011 3,965 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear exhaust mounting security poor

Pass 12 Mar 2010 466 miles

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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A361 WCV is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A361 WCV, 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 A361 WCV registered?

A361 WCV is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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