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A809 CAL

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,672 mi
Last recorded51,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 CAL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 51,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 51,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,590 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 51,590 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,552 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 51,551 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,409 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 51,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,181 miles

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

Fuel filler cap sealing rubber cracking.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,089 miles

exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,010 miles

Nearside front Tyre has splits in outer sidewall.

Offside front Wheel Bearing noisy.

Spare Tyre soft.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front Tyre has splits in outer sidewall.

Offside front Wheel Bearing noisy.

Spare Tyre soft.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,786 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 50,781 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,768 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,732 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

long parking brake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,732 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

long parking brake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,581 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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A809 CAL is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A809 CAL, 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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A809 CAL is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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