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B481 FDT

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,399 mi
Last recorded8,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB481 FDT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 8,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 8,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 6,645 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 6,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 5,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 4,978 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front swivel pin bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 4,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front dip kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front swivel pin bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 4,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 4,405 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 3,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 3,199 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 1,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,304 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,607 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 83,778 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 83,778 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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B481 FDT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B481 FDT, 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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B481 FDT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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