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A389 RCX

1984 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,228 mi
Last recorded31,228 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA389 RCX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 31,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2024 31,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 30,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,469 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 26,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,696 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 14,048 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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A389 RCX is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A389 RCX, 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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A389 RCX is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 May 1984.

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