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B521 RAA

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,995 mi
Last recorded22,995 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB521 RAA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,260 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,065 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/SIDE KING PIN

Fail 17 Sep 2012 21,065 miles

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/SIDE KING PIN

Pass 12 May 2011 20,879 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,414 miles

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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B521 RAA is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B521 RAA, 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 B521 RAA registered?

B521 RAA is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 January 1985.

Is B521 RAA safe to buy?

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