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PBV 83X

1982 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,322 mi
Last recorded57,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBV 83X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,302 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 56,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 55,831 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by front bumper (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,102 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,102 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,819 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,819 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012
Fail 19 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,561 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 43,561 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,642 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,933 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 36,933 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,599 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 33,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,249 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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PBV 83X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PBV 83X, 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 PBV 83X registered?

PBV 83X is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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