MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Temporary fuel cap fitted
Battery positive terminal in poor condition
Bonnet catch worn
Both door catches in poor condition
Brake fluid noted around rear pipe unions but no visible leaks
Electrical wiring in poor condition throughout vehicle
Extensive welding repairs throughout vehicle
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front exhaust rubber hanger not secure but system still supported
Nearside Front Inner wing insecure
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear cross member repairs in very poor condition adjacent to body mounts from chassis rails
Repairs made to CV gaiters with Glue
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit inside vehicle connectors with no insulation adjacent to body (4.11 (c) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery positive terminal in poor condition
Bonnet catch worn
Both door catches in poor condition
Brake fluid noted around rear pipe unions but no visible leaks
Electrical wiring in poor condition throughout vehicle
Extensive welding repairs throughout vehicle
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front exhaust rubber hanger not secure but system still supported
Nearside Front Inner wing insecure
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear cross member repairs in very poor condition adjacent to body mounts from chassis rails
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAT MOUNTING INSIDE FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BONNET CATCH WORN
EXTENSIVE WELDING THROUGH OUT VEHICLE
Electrical wiring inadequately secured FRONT AND REAR (4.11 (a) (i))
N/S AND THE O/S FRONT DOOR CATCHES WORN
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BBK 785M is a 1973 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1973 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,826 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 BBK 785M, 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 53 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BBK 785M registered?
BBK 785M is a 1973 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1973.
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