MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general age related corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general age related corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear floor feels soft but not corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear tailpipe has lots of small holes
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear tailpipe has lots of small holes
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B996 VWY is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 B996 VWY, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B996 VWY registered?
B996 VWY is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 April 1985.
Is B996 VWY safe to buy?
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