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B177 BLE

1985 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

45,271 mi
Last recorded45,271 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 BLE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,729 miles

Nearside park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake.

Nearside screen wash delivery volume low.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,641 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod /rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack excessive movement rack securing plate insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,278 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 52,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,928 miles

Exhaust leaking gases

Fluid leak,very minor oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,674 miles

Exhaust leaking gases

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,277 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 48,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,514 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 47,353 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door post corroded (6.2.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,489 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin trunion (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door post corroded (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,698 miles

Rear floors corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear floors corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,219 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s front brake has slight judder

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,954 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front brake has slight judder

Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,859 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,806 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 34,747 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 32,232 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 32,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 30,039 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

indicator flash rate slow

Pass 25 May 2007 30,039 miles

indicator flash rate slow

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,622 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 22,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B177 BLE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 B177 BLE, 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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B177 BLE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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