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B427 SDH

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,844 mi
Last recorded18,844 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 SDH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 18,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,198 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 14,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,480 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 13,478 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,214 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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B427 SDH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B427 SDH, 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 B427 SDH registered?

B427 SDH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B427 SDH safe to buy?

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