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B689 SHP

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,396 mi
Last recorded98,396 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 SHP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 94,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 91,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,754 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,754 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,816 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 69,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (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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B689 SHP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B689 SHP, 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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What year was B689 SHP registered?

B689 SHP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B689 SHP safe to buy?

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