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LBL 520W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 520W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 91,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,132 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,250 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,489 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 84,082 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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LBL 520W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 LBL 520W, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBL 520W registered?

LBL 520W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is LBL 520W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBL 520W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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