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BSL 659

1952 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 375cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,507 mi
Last recorded80,507 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 659
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine375cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2012 80,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,188 miles

some oil leaks.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,141 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

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 659 is a 1952 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 375cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 659, 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 74 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSL 659 registered?

BSL 659 is a 1952 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1952.

Is BSL 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 659 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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