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B649 YUR

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB649 YUR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 43,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 37,649 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,492 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 32,492 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,831 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 27,588 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired longitudinal chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired longitudinal chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,642 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 23,642 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 21,906 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 21,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 2 Mar 2018 10,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 4,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,226 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 76,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,297 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,744 miles

play in offside and nearside front suspension pivot pins/bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 43,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,970 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,039 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2005 14,669 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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B649 YUR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 B649 YUR, 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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B649 YUR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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