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B198 KNV

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,159 mi
Last recorded46,159 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB198 KNV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R 1/4 panel corroded and soft on inner side

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,170 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,609 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 35,609 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,209 miles

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

Offside front headlight beam kick up slightly to the right

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,271 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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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B198 KNV is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B198 KNV, 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 B198 KNV registered?

B198 KNV is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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