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OUI 2880

1984 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 2880
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 66,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Due to the fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,658 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF&NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF&NSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 66,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Reason of imbalance just met is the OSR fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,802 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSR tyre cracking - perishing on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,239 miles

NSF&OSF Axle king pin has slightly play in axle beam(2-3mm on 58cm diameter wheel.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSR&OSF (5.3.2 (c))

NSF&OSF Axle king pin has slightly play in axle beam(2-3mm on 58cm diameter wheel.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR misting of oil and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF&OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

patches of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,940 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,940 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 14 Mar 2012 62,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,529 miles

rear brake pipes corroding.

slight play in steering swivels & t/rod ends.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 61,465 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pipes corroding.

slight play in steering swivels & t/rod ends.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 60,650 miles

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

small areas of corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,650 miles

small areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,405 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 59,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,267 miles

Both front king pins have some amount of lift but not excessive at time of test.

I recommend that the king pins on this vehicle are replaced.

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 57,267 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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OUI 2880 is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OUI 2880, 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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OUI 2880 is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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