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BVG 238E

1960 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 238E
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2010 84,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 84,023 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 83,721 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 83,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BVG 238E is a 1960 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVG 238E, 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 66 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVG 238E registered?

BVG 238E is a 1960 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1960.

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