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A587 TAR

1984 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,892 mi
Last recorded33,892 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA587 TAR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,892 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 33,892 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hazards not flashing

Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 33,710 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,563 miles

Both front axle kingpins slight play

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 33,563 miles

Both front axle kingpins slight play

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,436 miles

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

Front nearside and offside kingpin has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 33,436 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front nearside and offside kingpin has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 33,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,370 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 32,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,246 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 32,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,967 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 31,966 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 31,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 31,745 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,796 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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A587 TAR is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A587 TAR, 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 A587 TAR registered?

A587 TAR is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 June 1984.

Is A587 TAR safe to buy?

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