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B711 XFB

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,881 mi
Last recorded71,881 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB711 XFB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,881 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,072 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,119 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,820 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,218 miles

both rear wings slighty corrored

near side front tyre wall preshing

near side front wing slighty corrored

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside rear outer wings are starting to corrode

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,072 miles

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

offside and nearside rear outer wings has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,257 miles

Front bumper starting too corrode.

Slight wear on the offside front king pin.

oil leak.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 32,888 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,714 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 5,090 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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B711 XFB is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B711 XFB, 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 B711 XFB registered?

B711 XFB is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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