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A541 HLO

1983 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,100 mi
Last recorded55,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA541 HLO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 55,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp beams poor

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear bearing rough

rear chassis rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,100 miles

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

headlamp beams poor

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear bearing rough

rear chassis rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,442 miles

n/s rear bearing rough

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,532 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s c/v boot twisted

rear seat missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,568 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 92,472 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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A541 HLO is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A541 HLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A541 HLO registered?

A541 HLO is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 December 1983.

Is A541 HLO safe to buy?

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