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A456 ACF

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,518 mi
Last recorded45,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 ACF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 45,518 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 45,518 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 40,815 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 40,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 38,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,801 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,498 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 33,498 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,599 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,599 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 31,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,851 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,057 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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A456 ACF is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A456 ACF, 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 A456 ACF registered?

A456 ACF is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 December 1983.

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