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A431 JWY

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,766 mi
Last recorded96,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA431 JWY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,766 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,739 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,522 miles

Under side heavily under sealed

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,493 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,772 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,813 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Under body heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,068 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,043 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,976 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

Play in both front suspension joints

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,561 miles

Slight brake imbalance across rear axle

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 61,875 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,296 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 46,296 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,583 miles

advised cv boots perished

advised front tyres perished

advised play front spension joints worn

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

advised slight play kingpin

Fail 15 May 2012 39,583 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 34,849 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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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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