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A437 JRU

1984 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA437 JRU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 60,697 miles

king pins slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,664 miles

Nearside king pin slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,499 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 21 May 2018 60,373 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 60,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 60,063 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 60,058 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type Forward mounts in sufficiently welded (6.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,403 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 58,768 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2013 56,524 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 53,135 miles

Oil leak

Welding on towbar brackets appear weak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,552 miles

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

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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A437 JRU is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A437 JRU, 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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A437 JRU is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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