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B2 CVL

1989 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CVL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 82,650 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 82,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 80,775 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 78,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.11%. (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1254 ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks appearing in construction

Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing in construction

Offside Rear tyre has cracks appearing in construction

Pass 21 May 2012 78,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 78,466 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 78,464 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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 CVL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 B2 CVL, 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 37 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 CVL registered?

B2 CVL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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