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B2 CVU

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,071 mi
Last recorded36,071 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CVU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 26,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,962 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 22,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,469 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 22,036 miles

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

offside front floor pan is starting to get rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2005 21,950 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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B2 CVU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B2 CVU, 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 B2 CVU registered?

B2 CVU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B2 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 CVU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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