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VBL 283Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 283Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,543 miles

Both front drive shaft intermediate gaiters split

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 44,543 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle not idling. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front drive shaft intermediate gaiters split

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,508 miles

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

all tyres old and slight perishing in tread area

slight corrosion off side floor area

slight play in front axle king pins

Fail 12 Nov 2020 44,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres old and slight perishing in tread area

slight corrosion off side floor area

slight play in front axle king pins

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,276 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door opening handle/lock not working (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak.

Under trays and heat shields fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,435 miles

Main beam dash indicator light not working

Fail 29 May 2013 43,429 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Main beam dash indicator light not working

Pass 9 May 2011 37,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 43,150 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,329 miles

slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 4 May 2010 42,327 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No mainbeam warning light, on dash.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,126 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No mainbeam warning light, on dash.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,859 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 41,857 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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VBL 283Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 VBL 283Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBL 283Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 March 1983.

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