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BPB 383Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,505 mi
Last recorded48,505 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 383Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 48,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play near side and off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 46,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside floor rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,771 miles

Offside Rear floor poorly repaired not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 44,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear floor and wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear floor slightly corroded

slight fuel stain on fuel tank, no obvious leak

Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,316 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT KING PIN

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT KING PIN

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,166 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 40,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,425 miles

some play/wear in inner track rod joints

Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play/wear in inner track rod joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,619 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

REVERSING LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT KING PIN

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,294 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 32,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,554 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 26,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,655 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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BPB 383Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BPB 383Y, 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 BPB 383Y registered?

BPB 383Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is BPB 383Y safe to buy?

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