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A828 EAP

1984 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA828 EAP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 68,891 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))

Fail 16 May 2024 68,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 May 2023 64,491 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 64,491 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 60,010 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 May 2022 60,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,170 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,031 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 50,023 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,126 miles

Nearside front inner and outer constant velocity gaiters perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in both front suspension king pins

chassis at front slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 45,126 miles

Nearside front inner and outer constant velocity gaiters perished

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in both front suspension king pins

chassis at front slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 42,934 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,384 miles

play in front king pins

Fail 17 Mar 2015 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front king pins

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,886 miles

Both front suspension king pins have play

Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front suspension king pins have play

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,381 miles

Both front suspension king pins have play

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Both front suspension king pins have play

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,724 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,217 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 10,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,038 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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A828 EAP is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 A828 EAP, 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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What year was A828 EAP registered?

A828 EAP is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 March 1984.

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