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B686 RLP

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,048 mi
Last recorded56,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB686 RLP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,502 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,502 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,749 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 39,749 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 31,249 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 21,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 2,790 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 98,505 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 97,969 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,469 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 69,469 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,540 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 58,540 miles

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.

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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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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