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B281 OGV

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,653 mi
Last recorded89,653 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB281 OGV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,209 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 89,187 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,893 miles

Offside Front Slight movement in bottom suspension joint assembly.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,830 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 88,830 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when full beam is operated (4.5.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,018 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 873,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,608 miles

movement steering ball pins [ns on mot limits]

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,367 miles

slight play in front king pins

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,129 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,520 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 85,520 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,941 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,941 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B281 OGV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B281 OGV, 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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What year was B281 OGV registered?

B281 OGV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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