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BDV 704B

1964 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,504 mi
Last recorded35,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 704B
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,634 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,082 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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BDV 704B is a 1964 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDV 704B, 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 62 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 BDV 704B registered?

BDV 704B is a 1964 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is BDV 704B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDV 704B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDV 704B have outstanding finance?

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