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B591 XAG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB591 XAG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,173 miles

Nearside doors corroded

Nearside front wing corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 93,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,107 miles

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) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 93,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,062 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,031 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,031 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 92,686 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2019 92,686 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,947 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 91,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,949 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 89,934 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Fail 17 May 2016 89,934 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,675 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Offside Rear Floor Pan Rusting

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 13 Jan 2015 88,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,704 miles

Play In Offside Front Steering Kin Pin

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play In Offside Front Steering Kin Pin

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 18 Jan 2013 83,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,709 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

Play In Offside Front King Pin

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,898 miles

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,898 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,378 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Washers Poor

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,418 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 64,094 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,094 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 61,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 61,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 6 Oct 2005 61,093 miles

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?

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 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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