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B266 AME

1984 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB266 AME
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,137 miles

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

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

no rear seat fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,658 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 66,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,680 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2007 55,159 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 55,159 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 54,721 miles

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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B266 AME is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,981 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B266 AME, 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 B266 AME registered?

B266 AME is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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