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B209 KYJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,141 mi
Last recorded20,141 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB209 KYJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 20,141 miles

Nearside Front stub pin slightly worn

Offside Front stub pin slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 20,141 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front stub pin slightly worn

Offside Front stub pin slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 18,763 miles

slight lift on nearside front king pin

Pass 4 Mar 2024 18,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 18,094 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 18,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill and sill end corroded (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 17,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 16,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 15,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,752 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 14,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,963 miles

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

Both rear and offside front tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 13,961 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear and offside front tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 10,454 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 10,370 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,365 miles

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

main beam tell tale not working

nearside rear and both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

main beam tell tale not working

nearside rear and both front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,276 miles

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 13 Jul 2011 10,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 7,655 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 7,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B209 KYJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B209 KYJ, 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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What year was B209 KYJ registered?

B209 KYJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 March 1985.

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