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A590 MVU

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,185 mi
Last recorded86,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA590 MVU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnion bushes slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnion bushes slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 86,185 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Inner cv gaitor leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower trunion bushes slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower trunnion bushes slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 86,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,761 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 85,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,666 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,666 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 85,528 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 85,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 84,829 miles

possible fluid leak offside front caliper

Pass 19 May 2011 84,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,348 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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A590 MVU is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A590 MVU, 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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A590 MVU is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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