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B374 JPJ

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 JPJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,632 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box slight blow

front nearside floor pan corroded /holed

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front offside king pin slight play in thrust

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section in vehicle holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing forward lower corner section holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box slight blow

front nearside floor pan corroded /holed

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front offside king pin slight play in thrust

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box slight blow

front nearside floorpan corroded

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front offside kingpin slight play in thrust

rear nearside underwing forward lower corner section corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box slight blow

front nearside floorpan corroded

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front offside kingpin slight play in thrust

rear nearside underwing forward lower corner section corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 52,858 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box slight blow

front nearside underfloor area corroded

front offside kingpin slight play in thrust

rear nearside underwing area corner corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,690 miles

front offside kingpin slight play in thrust

rear offside inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front offside kingpin slight play in thrust

rear offside inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,229 miles

front kingpins slight play

rear offside inner wheel rim slight damage

slight stiffness in steering

spare tyre well in boot corroded/ small hole

Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,192 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front kingpins slight play

rear nearside floorpan section small hole

rear offside inner wheel rim slight damage

slight stiffness in steering

spare tyre well in boot corroded/ small hole

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,494 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play front kingpins

Fail 14 Jun 2012 51,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play front kingpins

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats removed, only one passenger seat.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 50,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Floor corrosion o/s/f, reccomend attention.

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,866 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 48,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,327 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 48,326 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B374 JPJ is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 B374 JPJ, 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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B374 JPJ is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 November 1984.

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