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B162 BSU

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 BSU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 96,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 95,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 94,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 94,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,354 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated and leaking slightly (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,951 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

O/S/R lens broken but not showing white light

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 86,751 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F drive shaft slider boot split

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R lens broken but not showing white light

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 69,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B162 BSU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 B162 BSU, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B162 BSU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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