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A689 TPO

1976 Citroen 2CV

Multi-colour Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,805 mi
Last recorded99,805 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1976 Citroen 2CV55,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 TPO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1976
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,155 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,764 miles

Both rear tyres perished but not showing ply or cords

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play to n/sidee front king pin

Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,839 miles

h/brake slow to operate on o/side and performance sligly lower

slight play 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
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A689 TPO is a 1976 Citroen 2CV in Multi-colour with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1976 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 55,413 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 A689 TPO, 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 50 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A689 TPO is a 1976 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 April 1976.

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