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C875 BKH

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC875 BKH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,281 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 80,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 80,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft sliding joint rubber boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play And noise (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,154 miles

Front Both lower kingpins slight wear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Rear (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,002 miles

offside front floor and offside rear sill corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,002 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front floor and offside rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 79,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,936 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,388 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front king pins have slight wear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,752 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake cooler is insercure

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,522 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

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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C875 BKH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C875 BKH, 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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C875 BKH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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