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A990 RGC

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,671 mi
Last recorded43,671 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 RGC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in both front kig pins

Pass 4 Feb 2025 42,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside slight play in king pin

Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play king pin

Offside Front slight play king pin

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in both front King pins

Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 36,779 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 21,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,467 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,242 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,859 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 15,853 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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A990 RGC is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A990 RGC, 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 A990 RGC registered?

A990 RGC is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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