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B514 EEG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,753 mi
Last recorded55,753 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 EEG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 54,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,971 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,971 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,951 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 25,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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B514 EEG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B514 EEG, 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 B514 EEG registered?

B514 EEG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B514 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B514 EEG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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