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A496 DSX

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,191 mi
Last recorded58,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 DSX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 58,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,612 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 41,439 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 41,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 41,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,015 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 40,733 miles

advise engine oil leak(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,365 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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A496 DSX is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A496 DSX, 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 A496 DSX registered?

A496 DSX is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A496 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A496 DSX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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