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B789 XHK

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,708 mi
Last recorded59,708 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 XHK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 59,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corrosion to both rear and nearside front wheel rims

front number plate is seperating

nearside headlamp deteriorating

offside front seat cover split

wear to both front kingpins

Pass 20 Dec 2011
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pin hole in inner gaitor on n/s driveshaft

slight corrosion in n/s front inner sill

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,785 miles

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

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)

n/s driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 45,964 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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B789 XHK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B789 XHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B789 XHK registered?

B789 XHK is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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