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B683 VKM

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

4,867 mi
Last recorded4,867 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB683 VKM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 4,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 4,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 4,855 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 4,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 4,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 4,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 4,543 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 4,470 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 4,468 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 4,160 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 4,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 3,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 3,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 3,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 2,847 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,295 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 1,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008
Pass 4 Sep 2007 546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake system poor condition,hc emiision 1100 ppm. †structure around steering column suspect.

vehicle severly coroded throughout,nearside floor coroded through.wheel bearings cv joints worn.suspension steering worn.

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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B683 VKM is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B683 VKM, 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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B683 VKM is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 November 1984.

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