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A697 MTM

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 MTM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,394 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,770 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,770 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,112 miles

N/S/F WHEEL IN FULL LOCK CATCHS TRACK ROD ADJUSTER

Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,638 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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A697 MTM is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A697 MTM, 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.

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What year was A697 MTM registered?

A697 MTM is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A697 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A697 MTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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