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B571 MPE

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB571 MPE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 61,408 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,697 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,279 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 43,510 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 43,427 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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B571 MPE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B571 MPE, 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 B571 MPE registered?

B571 MPE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 March 1985.

Is B571 MPE safe to buy?

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