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BPE 527Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,265 mi
Last recorded67,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 527Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside king pins slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,397 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Jul 2022 61,397 miles

Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,514 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,191 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,967 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 170,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 4,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,204 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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BPE 527Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BPE 527Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPE 527Y registered?

BPE 527Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is BPE 527Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPE 527Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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