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A455 XTF

1983 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,986 mi
Last recorded72,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 XTF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,274 miles

slight play in off side king pin

Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,274 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in off side king pin

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,026 miles

parking brake 17% (min 16%

Fail 4 Jun 2020 72,026 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

parking brake 17% (min 16%

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,743 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,480 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,480 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 71,140 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,534 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,715 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,715 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,510 miles

engine oil leak

driveshaft boot cut short

Fail 16 Apr 2014 67,510 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

driveshaft boot cut short

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,971 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,952 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both front chassis legs are corroded

front offside suspension is low

offside inner cv gaiter is perished

offside inner cv gaiter is perished

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs are corroded

both front chassis legs are corroded

front offside suspension is low

offside inner cv gaiter is perished

offside outer cv gaiter is perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,865 miles

all four tyres are worn and on the limit

both front brake discs guards are corroded and loose

both front chassis rails are corroded

steel brake pipe length of vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,374 miles

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

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

both front king pins are worn

drivers seat runners are worn

flexible fuel pipe length of vehicle is perished

rear offside shock absorber mounting is worn

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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A455 XTF is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A455 XTF, 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 A455 XTF registered?

A455 XTF is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A455 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A455 XTF shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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