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B260 XAG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,354 mi
Last recorded88,354 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 XAG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in n/s/f king pin

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

rare body poor

rear boot floor coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in n/s/f king pin

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

rare body poor

rear boot floor coroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f play in king pin

no rear seats fited or seat bealts at time of test

o/s/f play in king pin

rear body poor

rear doors poor and corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,741 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 63,741 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,854 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,046 miles

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

corrosion to offsid and nearside lower sills

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,046 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offsid and nearside lower sills

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,359 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv gaiter insecure

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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B260 XAG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B260 XAG, 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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B260 XAG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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