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A940 OCG

1984 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 OCG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 97,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 97,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn free play in bush between suspension arm and suspension push rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fluid around brake master cylinder. not leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2023 97,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn free play in bush between suspension arm and suspension push rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fluid around brake master cylinder. not leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,611 miles

Offside Front king pin has play in top bush not excessive

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess heavily perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 96,611 miles

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

Offside Front king pin has play in top bush not excessive

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess heavily perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,405 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft sliding joint boot deteriorated

Offside Front drive shaft sliding joint boot deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,771 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 50% less than n/s rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F INNER PAD 2mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (3.5.1g)

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISE (SLIGHT) >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,586 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked N/S/F SLIDING SHAFT BOOT (2.5.C.1d)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed IMPROVED, NEW PARTS ON ORDER (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,584 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,465 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s front hub bearing has a slight rumble

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,333 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,771 miles

slight vubraton on rearb brke readings

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,253 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,052 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 80,052 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,188 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,734 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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A940 OCG is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,981 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A940 OCG, 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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A940 OCG is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 May 1984.

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