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A796 NJO

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA796 NJO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ( king pin ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 62,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,631 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated central (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt central (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre thorn ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 59,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt central (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre thorn ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,314 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded- not within prescribed area

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,854 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,846 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,632 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,840 miles

Both rear wheels corroded slightly

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

Offside and nearside sill lower edge weld is of poor quality

Offside wiper blade split

Rear seats and seat belts removed to make load area at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,831 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Both rear wheels corroded slightly

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

Offside and nearside sill lower edge weld is of poor quality

Offside wiper blade split

Rear seats and seat belts removed to make load area at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,499 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,432 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,030 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,981 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 43,981 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,572 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,572 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion rear inner arches

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,130 miles

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

corrosion rear inner arches

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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A796 NJO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A796 NJO, 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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A796 NJO is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 March 1984.

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