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B511 CJN

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,053 mi
Last recorded58,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 CJN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 57,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,340 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only drivers seat fitted ()

o/s/f wheel rim corroded running close to the base of king pin

slight play in front king pins

somelight accident damage to n/s/f wheel arch and wing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,340 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only drivers seat fitted ()

o/s/f wheel rim corroded running close to the base of king pin

slight play in front king pins

somelight accident damage to n/s/f wheel arch and wing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,051 miles

both front wheel rims are corroded , offside front is very close to the base of the king pin

fuel guage is not working

pin hole in offside outer c.v.j. boot

very slight play in king pins after greasing

Fail 7 Mar 2015 57,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front wheel rims are corroded , offside front is very close to the base of the king pin

fuel guage is not working

pin hole in offside outer c.v.j. boot

very slight play in king pins after greasing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,022 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)

accident damage to nearside front

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

offside front wheel rim corroded

slight exhaust blow from crack in silencer

wipers poor

Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel rim corroded

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

slight exhaust blow from crack in silencer

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate is deteriorated

ignition switch is faulty

offside front seat base has collapsed

Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,011 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

GENERAL EXCESS CORROSION

damage to offside front seat belt strapping

excessive corrosion to both floorpans and sills

ignition switch is faulty

offside and nearside driveshaft centre boots are detached

offside front seat base has collapsed

offside headlamp loose

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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B511 CJN is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B511 CJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B511 CJN registered?

B511 CJN is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 July 1985.

Is B511 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B511 CJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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