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B581 NPK

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,381 mi
Last recorded57,381 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 NPK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,928 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,610 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,803 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,323 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,783 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NPK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B581 NPK, 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 B581 NPK registered?

B581 NPK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 July 1985.

Is B581 NPK safe to buy?

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