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BJN 805X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,224 mi
Last recorded25,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJN 805X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,224 miles

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

SMALL STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,781 miles

SLIGHT ENG OIL LEAK BUT NOT TO EXCESS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

VEHICLE BODY DAMAGE AND SOME PARTS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,573 miles

Bulkhead welds craked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 24,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bulkhead welds craked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 24,368 miles

body corroded in places but not to excess

off side rear wheel arch insucure but not to excess

Fail 16 May 2012 24,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body corroded in places but not to excess

off side rear wheel arch insucure but not to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 23,908 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 23,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear wheel arch slightly insecure but not to excess

slight play in steering but not to excess

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,477 miles

both front head lamps slightly dim but not to excess

slight play in steering but not to excess

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,860 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

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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BJN 805X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 BJN 805X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJN 805X registered?

BJN 805X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 May 1982.

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