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B252 XYT

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,554 mi
Last recorded40,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 XYT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 40,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 40,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 40,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,284 miles

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

no main beam warning light fitted as standard

Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no main beam warning light fitted as standard

Pass 14 Nov 2015 40,223 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot floor has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,182 miles

Track rod end rubber missing on nearside.

Track rod ends rubbing wheel on full lock.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 34,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front seats slightly insecure on runners

Both interior floors getting rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake cable fouling exhaust

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear weel bearing noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 33,000 miles

Both sill panels rusty

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,000 miles

Both sill panels rusty

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,689 miles

Both wiper blades torn slightly on ends

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 Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both wiper blades torn slightly on ends

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Nov 2008 30,232 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,232 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,477 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

handbrake pads worn

Fail 13 Nov 2007 26,477 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

handbrake pads worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,251 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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B252 XYT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B252 XYT, 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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B252 XYT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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