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B853 FRP

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB853 FRP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,716 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,081 miles

fuel line chaffing on chassis (nearside front)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 5,215 miles

offside front bumper mounting bracket badly corroded

slightly low reading on nearside rear foot brake

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,655 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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B853 FRP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B853 FRP, 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 B853 FRP registered?

B853 FRP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B853 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B853 FRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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