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A36 CBL

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,082 mi
Last recorded40,082 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA36 CBL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,082 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,082 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 35,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,477 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 30,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 28,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,499 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)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,499 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,948 miles

Play in both front king pins but not excessive for this suspension type.

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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A36 CBL is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A36 CBL, 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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What year was A36 CBL registered?

A36 CBL is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 May 1984.

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