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A397 HAC

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,284 mi
Last recorded13,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA397 HAC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake effiency onlyjust met

Fail 10 Jul 2017 13,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake effiency onlyjust met

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,716 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 12,716 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 12,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,270 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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A397 HAC is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A397 HAC, 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 A397 HAC registered?

A397 HAC is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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