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B517 RLC

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,925 mi
Last recorded41,925 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 RLC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front king pins some wear

Fail 27 Nov 2024 41,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front king pins some wear

Pass 28 Nov 2022 41,916 miles

Nearside Front king pin some wear

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 41,916 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated small wire from battery (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin some wear

Nearside Front repeater not working

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight movement in front king pins

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,867 miles

Offside Front king pin some wear

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s track rod end spring slight wear

Pass 22 May 2019 41,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 41,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 41,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 41,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 41,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,422 miles

both kingpins some wear

Fail 13 Jun 2014 41,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both kingpins some wear

Pass 29 May 2013 41,278 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 41,278 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,162 miles

both kingpins some wear

front floors and under rear wings corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,162 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both kingpins some wear

front floors and under rear wings corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 40,998 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 40,875 miles

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

floors and under rear wings corroding

hc high

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/f inner steering rod at rack end slight wear and knocking

o/s/f kingpin some wear.n/s/f kingpin wear on limits

parking brake travel long.parking brake pads low?

Pass 16 May 2008 40,730 miles

hc high

o/s/f king pin slight wear.n/s/f king pin wear on limits

under rear arches corroding already plated from inside?

Fail 15 May 2008 40,730 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

hc high

o/s/f king pin slight wear.n/s/f king pin wear on limits

under rear arches corroding already plated from inside?

Pass 16 May 2007 40,461 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,461 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 40,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,284 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front king pins worn

front floors corroding

hc very high

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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B517 RLC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B517 RLC, 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 B517 RLC registered?

B517 RLC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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