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B407 MGY

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,311 mi
Last recorded34,311 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 MGY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 34,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 34,119 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 34,090 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,871 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 33,819 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 33,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 33,731 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 33,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,679 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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B407 MGY is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B407 MGY, 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 B407 MGY registered?

B407 MGY is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B407 MGY safe to buy?

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