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Nearside doors corroded
Nearside front wing corroded
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/Toe Board, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/Toe Board (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/Body mount/Shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Doors corroded
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens rotates in housing (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Lights work intermitantly (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower door (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside side repeater inop
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Door corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in king pin
Offside Front slight play in king pin
Offside Rear door corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Door corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in king pin
Offside Front slight play in king pin
Offside Rear door corroded
Nearside Front King pin slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front King pin slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front King pin slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front King pin slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
road wheels corroded
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Headlamp insecure both on the bar (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Road wheels corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Washers Poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Washers Poor
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusted
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusted
Exhaust System Rusted
Offside Rear Floor Pan Rusting
Tested In Wet Conditions
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play In Nearside Steering Kin Pin
Tested In Wet Conditions
Exhaust System Rusted
Offside Rear Floor Pan Rusting
Play In Offside Front Steering Kin Pin
Tested In Wet Conditions
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play In Offside Front Steering Kin Pin
Tested In Wet Conditions
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Gearbox Oil Leak
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Play In Offside Front King Pin
Tested In Wet Conditions
Gearbox Oil Leak
Play In Offside Front King Pin
Tested In Wet Conditions
Gearbox Oil Leaks
Gearbox Oil Leaks
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine Oil Leaks
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing
Washers Poor
Engine Oil Leaks
Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing
Washers Poor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
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B591 XAG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 XAG, 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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B591 XAG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1985.
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