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B641 TLJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB641 TLJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,466 miles

both front seat belt retraction mechanisms difficult to operate

Fail 7 Jun 2024 87,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front seat belt retraction mechanisms difficult to operate

Pass 22 May 2023 85,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose chafing rubber hose off fuel lift pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 84,398 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 83,236 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 80,349 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 77,641 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 73,073 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 68,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,100 miles

both front tyres perished

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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B641 TLJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B641 TLJ, 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 B641 TLJ registered?

B641 TLJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 May 1985.

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