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CBW 378Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,534 mi
Last recorded29,534 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 378Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area near wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along boot edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 29,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe going to wheel cylinder along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to wheel cylinder along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area near wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along boot edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,690 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 27,836 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 27,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2017 26,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,914 miles

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake slight binding

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Vehicle fitted with headlamp beam deflectors for correct alignment

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nsr bump stop rubber missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,528 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 8,528 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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CBW 378Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 CBW 378Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBW 378Y registered?

CBW 378Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 November 1982.

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