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B943 DGF

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,610 mi
Last recorded53,610 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 DGF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,610 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,202 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires over steering shaft (rubbing) (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 50,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,194 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,177 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 50,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases muffler (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,006 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to nearside headlamp lens

slight free play in offside front steering king pin area

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,003 miles

Spare tyre defective

all tyres slightly perished /

Pass 22 May 2012 49,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 48,104 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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B943 DGF is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B943 DGF, 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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B943 DGF is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 May 1985.

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