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B579 RAD

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,686 mi
Last recorded28,686 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB579 RAD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 28,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 27,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 26,487 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 25,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,658 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,607 miles

nearside king pin has slight wear

Pass 31 Oct 2019 21,749 miles

corrosion to rear inner wings

Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,715 miles

nearside king pin has wear

offside rear inner wing has corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,486 miles

COROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR INNER WING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 20,910 miles

front brake pads look wearing low

Pass 19 May 2015 20,700 miles

front number plater cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 19,660 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat runners have slight wear

nearside rear floor panel starting to corroed

Pass 22 May 2013 19,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,931 miles

offside and nearside rear floor panels starting to corroed

Pass 27 May 2011 17,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,478 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 17,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,442 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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B579 RAD is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B579 RAD, 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 B579 RAD registered?

B579 RAD is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B579 RAD safe to buy?

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