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B277 FRD

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,223 mi
Last recorded45,223 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB277 FRD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,252 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 44,252 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,224 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 43,217 miles

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 9 Aug 2021 42,754 miles

Front king pins have play

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,269 miles

Offside Front king pin play

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,359 miles

Front kink pins have play

Fail 11 Jul 2018 41,359 miles

Front kink pins have play

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,197 miles

play in front king pins

Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,221 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 40,217 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,877 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 11 Jul 2013 29,596 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 11 Jul 2012 26,585 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,352 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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B277 FRD is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,981 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 B277 FRD, 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 42 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B277 FRD is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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