MOT Status
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86,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively low efficiency (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
misfire at tickover
o/s headlamp poor beam pattern
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front king pins slight play
fluid leaks
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front king pins slight play
fluid leaks
slight cracking/perishing to front tyres
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight cracking/perishing to both front tyres
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre cracking heavily
slight cracking/perishing to both front tyres
all 4 tyres perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B285 CGC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B285 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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What year was B285 CGC registered?
B285 CGC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 February 1985.
Is B285 CGC safe to buy?
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