CarVerify

Free Car Check

AVN 981Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVN 981Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & centre silencers slight leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,925 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & centre silencers slight leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,504 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,280 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 44,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,645 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 43,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,616 miles

Nearside small amount of play in king pin

Offside small amount of play in king pin

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,616 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,487 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 43,484 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 9 Sep 2013 43,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,976 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AVN 981Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow 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 AVN 981Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVN 981Y?

You can check the full history of AVN 981Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AVN 981Y registered?

AVN 981Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is AVN 981Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVN 981Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVN 981Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AVN 981Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.