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B529 YGJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

51,698 mi
Last recorded51,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB529 YGJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

boot floor corroded

bulk head corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front park brake effort low

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 51,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

park brake eff low o/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion has been covered in a filler. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 49,724 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion has been covered in a filler. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,373 miles

Offside Front Inner wing panel

Offside Front floor corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear body corroded

slight freeplay in o/s/f king pin

Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,738 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,091 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

play in offside front king pin

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 42,147 miles

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,355 miles

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

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

overall body condition poor but solid where it counts

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2014 31,998 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 29,066 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle starting to corrode.

Pass 1 May 2012 23,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 23,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 19,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,688 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 10,283 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,283 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 269 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 269 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 90,451 miles

boot area very rusty and very difficult to examine for corrosion due to being double skinned may need attention for next m.o.t.

Fail 1 May 2007 90,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boot area very rusty and very difficult to examine for corrosion due to being double skinned may need attention for next m.o.t.

Fail 2 May 2006 86,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 86,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 86,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B529 YGJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 B529 YGJ, 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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B529 YGJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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