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A422 VGN

1984 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA422 VGN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,149 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 66,149 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,866 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,041 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,989 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened knife edge nut (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,304 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,499 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 37,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Mar 2008 35,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s rear bump stop poor condition

slight movement in both front hub bearing / bush

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 134,921 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 134,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A422 VGN is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A422 VGN, 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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A422 VGN is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 June 1984.

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