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DSK 188

1991 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Citroen 2CV43,651 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 188
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight freeplay n/s kingpin

Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight freeplay o/s front king pin

Pass 4 Apr 2008

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside and nearside track rod ends has slight movement

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight wear to nearside king pin

Pass 29 Nov 2006 345,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,973 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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DSK 188 is a 1991 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 43,651 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 DSK 188, 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 35 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSK 188 registered?

DSK 188 is a 1991 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 May 1991.

Is DSK 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 188 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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