MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear seats missing at time of test
Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn sounds harsh or grating
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn sounds harsh or grating
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
offside rear tyre is excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
nearside rear & offside rear tyre are excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
chassis has light generl age related corrosion
difficult to identify welds and/or method of repair due to paint or sealant on underside of vehicles body
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
chassis has light generl age related corrosion
difficult to identify welds and/or method of repair due to paint or sealant on underside of vehicles body
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B686 RLP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 B686 RLP, 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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B686 RLP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 April 1985.
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