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B432 MGY

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,397 mi
Last recorded14,397 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB432 MGY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 13,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 13,234 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 26 May 2017 10,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,646 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2016 9,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2015 9,276 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 12 May 2015 9,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS COULD DO WITH GREASING UP

Pass 23 Jun 2014 8,672 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 8,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,561 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 8,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 8,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,115 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,811 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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B432 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B432 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 B432 MGY registered?

B432 MGY is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 May 1985.

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