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B287 OGV

1985 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 OGV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,833 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

King pins play n/s

O/S king pin play

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,097 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 46,097 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,050 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 18,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,193 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 9,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,509 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 12 Nov 2007 4,333 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

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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B287 OGV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B287 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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B287 OGV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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