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BPR 522A

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 522A
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,594 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Keeps cutting out. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 76,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various pinholes but not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion and weakening of firewall on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also some movement in kingpin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 May 2021 76,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various pinholes but not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion and weakening of firewall on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also some movement in kingpin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,155 miles

All tyres perishing

Front brake pads low

Generally rusty underside

OSF wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,335 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underneath is generally showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,318 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underneath is generally showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 74,368 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 74,368 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

gearbox not secure to engine

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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BPR 522A is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,981 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 BPR 522A, 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 42 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPR 522A registered?

BPR 522A is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is BPR 522A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPR 522A shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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