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A473 JAY

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA473 JAY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,887 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,815 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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A473 JAY is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A473 JAY, 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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What year was A473 JAY registered?

A473 JAY is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 May 1984.

Is A473 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A473 JAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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