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B755 NGV

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB755 NGV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 57,532 miles

slight lift in both kingpins

some play in n/s kingpin top bush

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight lift in n/s king pin

slight play in n/s kingpin top bush

Fail 30 Oct 2023 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight lift in n/s king pin

slight play in n/s kingpin top bush

Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,298 miles

2x kingpins slight lift

2x rear brakes slight bind

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,951 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

slight lift in both kingpins

some play in n/s kingpin top bush

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,929 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has play

Offside Front kingpin has lift

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes slight bind

Fail 7 Jan 2020 56,929 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front kingpin has lift

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 May 2016 56,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,234 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,234 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

complete underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 54,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fluid leak at rear suspension arms ?

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,536 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,691 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 33,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B755 NGV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B755 NGV, 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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B755 NGV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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