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B2 CVX

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,504 mi
Last recorded40,504 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CVX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 40,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 37,197 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount defective.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 37,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted air duct (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 35,526 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front KINGPIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 35,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front KINGPIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,753 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Seats down Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 14 Aug 2019 33,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Hole in drivers foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Seats down Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,034 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 28,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,743 miles

Offside front and rear tyres cracked/perished.

Screen washer jet loose, hits screen OK but needs securing to stop moving away from screen!

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,743 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear tyres cracked/perished.

Screen washer jet loose, hits screen OK but needs securing to stop moving away from screen!

Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,987 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,956 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 CVX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B2 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

B2 CVX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B2 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 CVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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