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B1 VDH

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,909 mi
Last recorded55,909 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 VDH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 55,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,343 miles

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,833 miles

(moisture around brake fluid bottle, recommend investigation)

(noise from both rear wheel bearings, recommend investigation)

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

Offside Front (inner wheel arch damaged)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,786 miles

NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,786 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,704 miles

bothside front kingpin play.

bothside rear wheel bearing/s noise- should replace.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,544 miles

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

bothside front king pin play.

bothside rear shocks absorbers have negligible dumping effect should replace. marginal pas.

nearside rear brake poor efficiency -need investigated.marginal pass.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,459 miles

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)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,459 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 May 2011 54,258 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,136 miles

Off side front drive shaft boot split

Play in both fron king pin joints

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,864 miles

bolts missing and loose at front bumper lower mounting to chassis.

wear/lift at both front kingpins and bushes.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 53,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bolts missing and loose at front bumper lower mounting to chassis.

wear/lift at both front kingpins and bushes.

Pass 3 May 2007 53,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 51,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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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B1 VDH is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1989 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 B1 VDH, 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 37 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B1 VDH is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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