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B892 SCG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,253 mi
Last recorded44,253 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 SCG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 44,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 43,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 43,166 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested co2 high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,996 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,027 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,874 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,087 miles

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

Part of steering lock mechanism missing

mainbeam warning light not working

offside front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Part of steering lock mechanism missing

mainbeam warning light not working

offside front and rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,307 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 37,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,347 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 92,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 92,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,097 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

some wear showing in king pins and shock absorbers

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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B892 SCG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B892 SCG, 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 B892 SCG registered?

B892 SCG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 May 1985.

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