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A705 RFL

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,647 mi
Last recorded71,647 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA705 RFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 71,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 71,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,248 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 69,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,211 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger clamps slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,129 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,031 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,031 miles

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

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,837 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 68,837 miles

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 68,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer to pipe fractured (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,161 miles

Front 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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 sliding yoke gaiter split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,966 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,041 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 66,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front driveshaft centre gaitor in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2012 66,728 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front driveshaft centre gaitor in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 66,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,805 miles

slight blow from side silencer

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,994 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,622 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 63,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,367 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lubricate front king pins & driveshafts

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,367 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

lubricate front king pins & driveshafts

offside outer sill slightly corroded

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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A705 RFL is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A705 RFL, 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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A705 RFL is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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