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B21 DGL

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,830 mi
Last recorded24,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 DGL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 24,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 24,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,914 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 17,708 miles

Front floor corroding

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play steering arm inner joint

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear arches corroding

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2022 15,924 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm inner joint

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 13,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 7,686 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 7,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 7,678 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 2,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,609 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,199 miles

N/S/F Steering arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 28 May 2014 85,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 85,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 85,204 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 85,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 84,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 84,410 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 84,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 84,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 83,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B21 DGL is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B21 DGL, 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 B21 DGL registered?

B21 DGL is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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