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B781 HNP

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,255 mi
Last recorded71,255 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 HNP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,226 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 71,226 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,172 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,128 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 71,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 70,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play onto rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,576 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,576 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 70,307 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,776 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,775 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust joint at front clamp slightly loose

Nearside Exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,736 miles

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

very slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 67,200 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,434 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,434 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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B781 HNP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B781 HNP, 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 B781 HNP registered?

B781 HNP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B781 HNP safe to buy?

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