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BSL 142

1999 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen 2CV79,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 142
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks from both engines

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks from both engines

Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,570 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks from both engines

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,551 miles

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight play from both front king pins

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,544 miles

both front outer suspenision joints have slight play

oil leaks from both engines

Fail 23 Jul 2009 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leaks from both engines

Pass 12 Apr 2008 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play to n/s top king pin bush

Pass 8 May 2007 90,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,275 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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BSL 142 is a 1999 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 79,168 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 BSL 142, 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 27 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSL 142 registered?

BSL 142 is a 1999 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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