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B980 YRO

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,558 mi
Last recorded37,558 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 YRO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 37,511 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 34,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 33,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,966 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,964 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B980 YRO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B980 YRO, 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 B980 YRO registered?

B980 YRO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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