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A899 PAE

1963 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,034 mi
Last recorded3,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1963 Citroen 2CV50,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA899 PAE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1963
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 3,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 3,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 May 2013 17 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 8 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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A899 PAE is a 1963 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,578 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 A899 PAE, 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 63 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A899 PAE?

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What year was A899 PAE registered?

A899 PAE is a 1963 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is A899 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A899 PAE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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