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A537 EGW

1983 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA537 EGW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,328 miles

Offside Front King pin play

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,428 miles

Offside Front King-pin play

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 79,955 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in king pin

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch, metal insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear wheel arches inner and outer corrosion

general surface corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch, metal insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear wheel arches inner and outer corrosion

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,079 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner panel by seatbelt corroded

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

corrosion to nsr chassis

poor welding repairs

rear arches corroded

rear brake application poor

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 75,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected when headlights on (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner panel by seatbelt corroded

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

corrosion to nsr chassis

poor welding repairs

rear arches corroded

rear brake application poor

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 72,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 67,786 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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A537 EGW is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A537 EGW, 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 A537 EGW registered?

A537 EGW is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 December 1983.

Is A537 EGW safe to buy?

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