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A456 DPE

1983 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 DPE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 76,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 76,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,796 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 76,795 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow at manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,969 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,821 miles

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,791 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,931 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,930 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 66,660 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welded repairs to body of poor quaility

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 DPE is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A456 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

A456 DPE is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is A456 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A456 DPE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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