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B647 AKJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,258 mi
Last recorded7,258 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB647 AKJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 6,578 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,097 miles

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

both front king pins seesing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,102 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 3,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 92,252 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,640 miles

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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B647 AKJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B647 AKJ, 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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B647 AKJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 June 1985.

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