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B591 WCL

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB591 WCL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 48 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 31 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 31 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,507 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 17,980 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills length of vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 17,979 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mounting bolts pescribed area front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills length of vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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B591 WCL is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B591 WCL, 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 B591 WCL registered?

B591 WCL is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B591 WCL safe to buy?

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