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B453 JCF

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,316 mi
Last recorded54,316 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 JCF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 54,316 miles

Front Both king pin bushes have play but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,689 miles

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

Slight play in both king pins

Pass 28 Nov 2022 48,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,659 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,276 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 22,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,394 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 95 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,535 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 90,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B453 JCF is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B453 JCF, 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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B453 JCF is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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