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B559 PLR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,125 mi
Last recorded20,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB559 PLR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 20,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 19,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 19,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 19,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 19,821 miles

hazards not working

Fail 13 Dec 2023 19,821 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hazards not working

Pass 29 Nov 2022 19,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 17,852 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 16,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 16,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,800 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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B559 PLR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B559 PLR, 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 B559 PLR registered?

B559 PLR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B559 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B559 PLR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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