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B817 NMX

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB817 NMX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 52,010 miles

play in 2x kigpin

Fail 24 Sep 2024 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 48,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 47,738 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,408 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 47,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,689 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,689 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working X 2 (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low X 2 (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,034 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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B817 NMX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B817 NMX, 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 B817 NMX registered?

B817 NMX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B817 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B817 NMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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