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A891 KBW

1983 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA891 KBW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,453 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 51,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,161 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 51,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,663 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 49,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,515 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 48,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,923 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,923 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 32,679 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,619 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,932 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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A891 KBW is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A891 KBW, 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 A891 KBW registered?

A891 KBW is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 August 1983.

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