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BNK 893T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,851 mi
Last recorded21,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 893T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,851 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,723 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,704 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 83,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

excesive play both near side and off side king pins

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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BNK 893T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BNK 893T, 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 BNK 893T registered?

BNK 893T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for BNK 893T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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