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BBZ 4682

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,027 mi
Last recorded19,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 4682
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 19,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 18,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 18,581 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded but outside area of structural importance.

Nearside Front King pin has slight lift.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 18,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 18,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 18,333 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 18,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,242 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 18,242 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 17,473 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight play in both front kingpins.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,351 miles

slight play in both front kingpins.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 11,218 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 8,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 6,846 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 6,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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BBZ 4682 is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BBZ 4682, 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 BBZ 4682 registered?

BBZ 4682 is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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