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BHH 117Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 117Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 92,348 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 90,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,937 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 87,770 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BHH 117Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 BHH 117Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHH 117Y registered?

BHH 117Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 June 1983.

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