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B791 MUT

1985 Citroen 2CV

Silver Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,415 mi
Last recorded1,415 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 MUT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 1,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 98,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 95,923 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 94,182 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision both sides (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,869 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,867 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,877 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

splits in n/s front tyre tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,877 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,189 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 61,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,058 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,701 miles

has slight play in both front king pins

Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,883 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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B791 MUT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Silver with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B791 MUT, 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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B791 MUT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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