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A858 CMV

1983 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,981 mi
Last recorded65,981 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA858 CMV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 59,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,262 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 51,260 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 46,587 miles

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

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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A858 CMV is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A858 CMV, 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 A858 CMV registered?

A858 CMV is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 November 1983.

Is A858 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A858 CMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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