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B631 EFW

1985 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB631 EFW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front both king pins have slight play

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both king pins have slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,644 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,800 miles

corrosion to floor and chassis

play in nearside king pin

play in offside king pin (strong advise)

Fail 3 Sep 2021 71,800 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

corrosion to floor and chassis

play in nearside king pin

play in offside king pin (strong advise)

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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B631 EFW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B631 EFW, 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 B631 EFW registered?

B631 EFW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 February 1985.

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