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A73 WUK

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,374 mi
Last recorded40,374 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 WUK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 40,176 miles

Nearside Front play in king pin

Offside Front play in king pin

Fail 30 Dec 2020 40,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin play

Offside Front steering king pin play

Pass 24 Dec 2019 40,041 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 39,080 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 39,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,701 miles

play evident in both front king pins

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,031 miles

Nearside Front king pin worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,724 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,500 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 15,448 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 15,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 12,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,128 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 4,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 4,207 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 4,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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A73 WUK is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A73 WUK, 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 A73 WUK registered?

A73 WUK is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A73 WUK safe to buy?

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