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C993 JBM

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC993 JBM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,018 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,043 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,582 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,254 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,031 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,828 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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C993 JBM 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 C993 JBM, 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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C993 JBM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 May 1986.

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