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B498 SAD

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB498 SAD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear seat panel starting to corroed

offside and nearside king pins has wear

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear bump stop corroed

nearside rear seat panel has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,937 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside and nearside king pins slight wear

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside king pin has slight wear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,165 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,980 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear inner wheel box panels starting to corrod

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,980 miles

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

both rear inner wheel box panels starting to corrod

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,656 miles

off side floor has corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,564 miles

Hanbrake pads low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No Hazards-No main beam warning lamps fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 80,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front footbrake and handbrake pads low

No-Rear Fog Lamp,Hazards,Mainbeam warning lamp and rear seatbelts.

Rear Floor deteriorating

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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B498 SAD is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B498 SAD, 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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B498 SAD is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 June 1985.

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