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C320 JBH

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC320 JBH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 57,508 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,383 miles

Corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

maximum permitted play in both front kingpins/bushes

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,789 miles

nearside front outer cv boot starting to split

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front lower trunnion joints

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,393 miles

corrosion and welding to various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front kingpin bushes

Fail 7 Oct 2015 56,377 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,723 miles

nearside front outer cv boot starting to split

offside front tyre starting to perish and split

slight play in both front kingpin bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front outer cv boot starting to split

offside front tyre starting to perish and split

slight play in both front kingpin bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,007 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 53,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BONNET CATCH SECURITY WEAKENED Y CORROSION. ADVISE NO MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT FITTED.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 52,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 52,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play to both front kingpins

Pass 8 May 2006 51,416 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 51,416 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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C320 JBH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C320 JBH, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C320 JBH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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