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C12 BCP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,280 mi
Last recorded80,280 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 BCP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,106 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

different size tyre front/rear

n/s headlamp poor beam patern

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 15 May 2024 78,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 78,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cylinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cylinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot floor corroded.

corrosion to inner wheel rims.

Fail 11 May 2023 78,591 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cylinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cylinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot floor corroded.

Pass 16 May 2022 77,541 miles

boot floor holed

Fail 13 May 2022 77,541 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

boot floor holed

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,427 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,238 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,238 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position front edge badly corroded (8.4.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,973 miles

Bonnet securing edge corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 62,497 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 May 2013 56,697 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,370 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,318 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,316 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 42,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C12 BCP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C12 BCP, 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.

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C12 BCP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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