MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Under side heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Fuel pipe insecure At carb. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Floor corroded
Rear Boot floor corroded
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Under body heavily undersealed
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Under body heavily undersealed
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit
Play in both front suspension joints
Slight brake imbalance across rear axle
Both front king pins have play
Front end of fuel pipe perished not leaking
Items removed from drivers view
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear fog lamps close together
Slight dampness to offside rear brake back plate
Slight roughness to off side rear and nearside rear wheel bearings
Wide tyres and wheels fitted at time of test
Items removed from drivers view
Both front king pins have play
Front end of fuel pipe perished not leaking
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear fog lamps close together
Slight dampness to offside rear brake back plate
Slight roughness to off side rear and nearside rear wheel bearings
Wide tyres and wheels fitted at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front king pin has play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front king pin has play
Offside front wiper blade split
Slight play nearside track rod end
nearside rear tyre valve perished
Nearside front king pin has play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front king pin has play
Offside front wiper blade split
Slight play nearside track rod end
nearside rear tyre valve perished
Both sides front king pins worn
Both sides front outer cv gaiters perished
Both sides rear wheel bearings slightly rough
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both sides front king pins worn
Both sides front outer cv gaiters perished
Both sides rear wheel bearings slightly rough
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advised cv boots perished
advised front tyres perished
advised play front spension joints worn
advised slight corrosion brake pipes
advised slight play kingpin
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advised cv boots perished
advised front tyres perished
advised play front spension joints worn
advised slight corrosion brake pipes
advised slight play kingpin
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A431 JWY is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 A431 JWY, 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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A431 JWY is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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