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DJA 569Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

1,091 mi
Last recorded1,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJA 569Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 1,091 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front king pin has play

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 1,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front king pin has play

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 98,915 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,535 miles

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 10 Feb 2016 97,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,344 miles

front right tyre has some side wall cracking and may require changing soon

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,518 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 9,511 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

vehicle in very poor condition generally

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,435 miles

vehicle in general poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2011 95,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

vehicle in general poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in O/S/F king pin

Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,318 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in O/S/F king pin

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,119 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 95,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,766 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 94,766 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f door top hinge broken

Pass 11 May 2007 94,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 94,133 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Extensive corrosion to vehicle body

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 93,875 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 93,875 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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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DJA 569Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DJA 569Y, 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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DJA 569Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 March 1983.

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