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BSJ 352

1997 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,161 mi
Last recorded24,161 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen 2CV41,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 352
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,465 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

slight perishing fuel cap seal

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,196 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake disc has oil contamination

Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,710 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished,n/s/rear has minor cut to tread

fuel cap seal slightly perished

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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BSJ 352 is a 1997 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,852 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 BSJ 352, 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 29 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSJ 352 registered?

BSJ 352 is a 1997 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is BSJ 352 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSJ 352 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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