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CUA 133S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUA 133S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 65,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,027 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,674 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CUA 133S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 CUA 133S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CUA 133S registered?

CUA 133S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 April 1978.

Is CUA 133S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUA 133S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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