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A79 MHJ

1983 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,325 mi
Last recorded78,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 MHJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 74,836 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 74,813 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A79 MHJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Beige 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 A79 MHJ, 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 A79 MHJ registered?

A79 MHJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 August 1983.

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