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A962 CPE

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,938 mi
Last recorded61,938 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 CPE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 61,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake performance lower than offside

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all tyres 10 years old

Fail 23 Aug 2023 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake performance lower than offside

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all tyres 10 years old

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,263 miles

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

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%

vehicle in absolutely "Superb Showroom" condition

Fail 4 Aug 2022 61,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%

vehicle in absolutely "Superb Showroom" condition

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump to carb hose (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,977 miles

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

vehicle is in "Absolutely Superb" condition

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,744 miles

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

vehicle is in "Absolutely Superb" condition for age

Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,494 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

vehicle in " Absolutely Excellent" condition

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,682 miles

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

vehicle in "Excellent" condition

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,682 miles

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

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

vehicle in "Excellent" condition

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,149 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 57,997 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,936 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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A962 CPE is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A962 CPE, 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 A962 CPE registered?

A962 CPE is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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