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BNH 249S

1978 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,399 mi
Last recorded14,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNH 249S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,399 miles

corossion rear x member

Fail 20 Jun 2011 14,398 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corossion rear x member

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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BNH 249S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 BNH 249S, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNH 249S registered?

BNH 249S is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BNH 249S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNH 249S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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