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RBC 690R

1976 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,854 mi
Last recorded39,854 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Citroen 2CV55,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBC 690R
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 39,854 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 39,854 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 May 2015 39,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,490 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 39,477 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

slight blow on exhaust front joins x3

Pass 18 May 2012 38,750 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy in operation

slight blow on exhaust flange (in engine bay)

slight wear in both front suspension king pins

Pass 20 May 2011 38,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 38,207 miles

both front king pins worn

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 38,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,614 miles

advise slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

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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RBC 690R is a 1976 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 55,413 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 RBC 690R, 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 50 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 RBC 690R registered?

RBC 690R is a 1976 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 December 1976.

Is RBC 690R safe to buy?

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