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B581 ABH

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

16,347 mi
Last recorded16,347 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 ABH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 16,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

body structure weak

n/s/r floor corroded

no main beam warning light fitted on this vehicle

o/s/r lower wheel arch corroded

rear n/s bumper bracket corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 16,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

body structure weak

n/s/r floor corroded

no main beam warning light fitted on this vehicle

o/s/r lower wheel arch corroded

rear n/s bumper bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,972 miles

Headlight adjuster mechanism poor/weak. Reccomend attention.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

No main beam warning light fitted on this vehicle.

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

Small corrosion hole n/s/r chassis.

Surface cracking n/s/r tyre sidewall, reccomend replacement.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,967 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlight adjuster mechanism poor/weak. Reccomend attention.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

No main beam warning light fitted on this vehicle.

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

Small corrosion hole n/s/r chassis.

Surface cracking n/s/r tyre sidewall, reccomend replacement.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear bumper bracket corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,873 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre cracks in walls

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,613 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

Nearside trackrod end dust boot missing also slight play in joint

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Rear exhaust mount broken

Unable to test rear seats due to them being removed

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

Extensive welding and corrosion in body and chassis

Fail 26 May 2011 13,612 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s rear wing

front registration plate damaged

n/s rear bumper mount corroded

n/s rear tyre cracks in wall

o/s front inner driveshaft boot split

front crossbeam corroded by engine mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,985 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2010 10,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 8,334 miles

Extenssivly welded under car and body in poor condition

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

Fail 20 May 2009 8,326 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Extenssivly welded under car and body in poor condition

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

Pass 21 May 2008 4,970 miles

Extensive welding around body and under car

Nearside rear light lens needs attention

Rust hole inside car door offside rear needs attention

Fail 14 May 2008 4,970 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Extensive welding around body and under car

Rust hole inside car door offside rear needs attention

Pass 15 May 2007 1,005 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,722 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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B581 ABH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 B581 ABH, 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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B581 ABH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 March 1985.

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