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B26 MRP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,802 mi
Last recorded97,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 MRP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,802 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 97,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working switch/ tell tale not illuminating either (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 97,006 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 97,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens excessively deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 96,114 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front kingpin slight play

bonnet hinges corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 96,114 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front kingpin slight play

bonnet hinges corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,170 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,967 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 83,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,632 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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B26 MRP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 B26 MRP, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B26 MRP registered?

B26 MRP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is B26 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 MRP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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