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A532 EPC

1983 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,917 mi
Last recorded3,917 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA532 EPC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 3,917 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 2,159 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 1,981 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at front and middle(chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch(chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at front, middle and back(chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 922 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 99,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and base of door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 95,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,596 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,384 miles

DRIVERS FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT NOISE

REAR CHILDS SEAT FITTED ON LAP BELT ONLY

Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,244 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive ENGINE KEEPS CUTTING OUT (7.3.B.1b)

DRIVERS FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT NOISE

REAR CHILDS SEAT FITTED ON LAP BELT ONLY

Pass 28 Oct 2015

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front door pillar slightly corroded

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,659 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,475 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,475 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil engine leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A532 EPC is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A532 EPC, 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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A532 EPC is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 November 1983.

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