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B642 MGX

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,651 mi
Last recorded6,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB642 MGX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 6,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components wing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 5,333 miles

slight travel to brake pedal brake performens good

Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,297 miles

parking brake lazy 18%

Pass 21 Jun 2016 150 miles

brakes seem slightly spongy recommend further investigation

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,563 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 98,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play to both front king pins

Pass 5 Jul 2014 98,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play to both front king pins

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 96,921 miles

Headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 9 Jul 2011 95,686 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

borderline pass welding o/s/f & o/s/r benifit given to presenter

slight play both front king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2010 942,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both beam paterns poor

slight play both king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

beam patterns poor, benefit given to presenter due to age and design of car

o.s.r tyre close to legal limit and slight bulge- recommend replace a.s.a.p

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f hub/ king pin

temporary repair made to exhaust mount

Pass 5 Jul 2008 88,858 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play both front hubs

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 80,147 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch and brake pedal rubber close to maximum wear

excessive corrosion o/s/r floor not considered structural

front and centre exhaust poor

o/s/f wiper blade just acceptable at time of test

surface corrosion to n/s/r floor area

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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B642 MGX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B642 MGX, 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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B642 MGX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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