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B283 CGC

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,142 mi
Last recorded81,142 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB283 CGC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,142 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,991 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,591 miles

n\s\r wing bottom corner screw missing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n\s\r wing bottom corner screw missing

Pass 20 May 2016 68,535 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 68,535 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,604 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 64,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 64,593 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor damping on rear shocks

wear in king pins

Pass 18 May 2012 64,507 miles

Small damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake poor

rust hole in near side front floor

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake poor

rust hole in near side front floor

Pass 26 May 2010 64,314 miles

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

king pins worn

rust hole in near side front floor

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,274 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel is long

rust in rear sills and floor

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front suspension kin pins

Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front suspension kin pins

Fail 30 May 2007 63,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion to front floor offside and nearside

slight damage to nearside wheel rim

slight play in nearside front suspension kin pin

Pass 30 May 2007 63,999 miles

slight corrosion to front floor offside and nearside

slight damage to nearside wheel rim

slight play in nearside front suspension kin pin

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,599 miles

There is some wear to n/s king pin.

Pass 10 Jun 2005 63,337 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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B283 CGC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B283 CGC, 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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B283 CGC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 January 1985.

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