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B248 WYK

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB248 WYK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 90,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 90,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 87,939 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,003 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,584 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 84,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,497 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,677 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,910 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,695 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 69,695 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 68,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 67,135 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 65,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,331 miles

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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B248 WYK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B248 WYK, 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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B248 WYK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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