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A8 NPY

1984 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

33,010 mi
Last recorded33,010 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NPY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 33,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 33,010 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 33,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve heavily perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 31,398 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,760 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 27,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 24,521 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlight patterns incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower king pin excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 20,331 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 19,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,631 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished

Fail 17 Sep 2010 19,631 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,031 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 17,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 15,607 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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A8 NPY is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Yellow 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 A8 NPY, 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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A8 NPY is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1984.

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