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B993 AMJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB993 AMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 67,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 67,503 miles

slight play in front king pins

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,149 miles

Play in the offside front wheel

Fail 18 Aug 2021 67,135 miles

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

Play in the offside front wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2019 67,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 67,076 miles

Slight play in front king pins

Pass 8 Apr 2018 67,059 miles

Offside Front Slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 26 Feb 2017 66,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 66,728 miles

Slight play in both front King pins

Pass 1 Mar 2015 66,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 65,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 65,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,836 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,627 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,625 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2010 51,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all 4 tyres have small cracks but not to cords

Fail 24 May 2010 51,782 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all 4 tyres have small cracks but not to cords

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 47,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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B993 AMJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B993 AMJ, 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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B993 AMJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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