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B489 BCA

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB489 BCA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 84,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 6 May 2017 84,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 83,983 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 83,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new blade during test (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 83,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,261 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2013 82,948 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2012 82,522 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 May 2012 82,522 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 82,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 80,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 81,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2009 81,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2008 80,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 80,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 80,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 80,614 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 80,211 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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B489 BCA 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 72.2%.

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 B489 BCA, 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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B489 BCA is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B489 BCA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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