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BLE 53Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,377 mi
Last recorded52,377 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 53Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,377 miles

play in front suspension

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,452 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SERIOUS BODY/FLOOR CORROSION

Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SERIOUS BODY/FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,701 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R AND O/S/R BODY/FLOOR CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,296 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corroded

play in front suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

play in front suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,421 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

General corrosion to bodywork

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension king pins

Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,421 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

General corrosion to bodywork

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

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension king pins

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,136 miles

front wipers

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,703 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight contamination of gearbox oil on front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011
Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,636 miles

Both front & o/s rear shock absorber covers badly corroded

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

N/s/r inner wheel arch weakened by corrosion

N/sf chassis leg weakened by corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 95,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front & o/s rear shock absorber covers badly corroded

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

N/s/r inner wheel arch weakened by corrosion

N/sf chassis leg weakened by corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,166 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o/s/r wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2008 86,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,773 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,917 miles

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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BLE 53Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BLE 53Y, 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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BLE 53Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 August 1982.

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