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A523 SLG

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,544 mi
Last recorded79,544 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA523 SLG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,540 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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A523 SLG is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A523 SLG, 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 A523 SLG registered?

A523 SLG is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A523 SLG safe to buy?

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