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NBT 688P

1975 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,405 mi
Last recorded19,405 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Citroen 2CV41,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBT 688P
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 19,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,071 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 15,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 13,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 13,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,453 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,628 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 4,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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NBT 688P is a 1975 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,620 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 NBT 688P, 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 51 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBT 688P registered?

NBT 688P is a 1975 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 September 1975.

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