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B2 CVD

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,561 mi
Last recorded58,561 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CVD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 25 Jan 2014 17,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 5,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 95,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2009 95,221 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 94,450 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight fraying to o/s front seatbelt

Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,629 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2006 91,304 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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B2 CVD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,917 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 B2 CVD, 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 38 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 CVD registered?

B2 CVD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B2 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 CVD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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