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A977 RBP

1984 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,558 mi
Last recorded41,558 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA977 RBP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 41,546 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 41,388 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 41,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 40,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 32,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front hubs/kingpins/wheel bearings have slight play

under body may need attention in the future

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,245 miles

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 22 May 2012 24,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,290 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 22,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,644 miles

Front and rear bumpers starting to corrode.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,518 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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A977 RBP is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 A977 RBP, 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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A977 RBP is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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