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A57 RPO

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 RPO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,169 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,975 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front outer wing has holes to front

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing cover panel corroded

Offside Front outer wing corroded and holed

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,923 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,908 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,500 miles

Offside Front inner wing /gaurd corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,251 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front centre drive shaft boot split

Offside Front centre driveshaft boot split

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,853 miles

steering rack has slight wear/play

Fail 6 Apr 2016 47,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front driveshaft spline covers split

Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front driveshaft spline covers split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,697 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,695 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,989 miles

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

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

hole in offside rear outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hole in offside front inner wing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hole in offside front inner wing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 43,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hole in offside front inner wing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,060 miles

O/S Inner CV Boot split.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,967 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch contacts are getting weak.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,304 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some play in the OSF Wheel and NSF Wheel King Pins

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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A57 RPO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A57 RPO, 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 A57 RPO registered?

A57 RPO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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