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B726 BMU

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,318 mi
Last recorded17,318 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB726 BMU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 17,318 miles

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

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

general corrosion in vehicle

Pass 17 May 2018 16,339 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

both king pins have slight play

general corrosion in vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 11,835 miles

front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,454 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 4 Jun 2015 8,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 16 May 2014 4,277 miles

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 16 May 2013 99,894 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 95,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 73,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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B726 BMU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B726 BMU, 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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B726 BMU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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