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CBD 527X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Brown Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBD 527X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,492 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 33,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated but light out put is not reduced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlight deteriorated but light out put is not reduced

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 34,779 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 31,912 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 27,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

offside front tyre3mm,nearside front 2.5mm

offside rear under floor corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres 2mm

offside front tyre3mm,nearside front 2.5mm

offside rear under floor corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,499 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 19,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,959 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing have slight noise

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,959 miles

both rear wheel bearing have slight noise

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,061 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,061 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,919 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,886 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 8,797 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 3,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,819 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 603 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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CBD 527X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Brown with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 CBD 527X, 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 45 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 CBD 527X registered?

CBD 527X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CBD 527X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBD 527X shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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