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BEN 301V

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,779 mi
Last recorded33,779 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 301V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 33,779 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 29,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 28,027 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 25,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,008 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2020 20,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 4,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 1,213 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 95,907 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,287 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 94,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 93,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,294 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 88,590 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,590 miles

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

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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BEN 301V is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 BEN 301V, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEN 301V registered?

BEN 301V is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is BEN 301V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEN 301V shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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