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C12 CVX

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CVX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 90,386 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 90,386 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,327 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front slight play in suspension component

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel in hand brake lever! (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 89,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front oil leak

Offside Front slight play in suspension component

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel in hand brake lever! (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 86,925 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 86,925 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired end panel to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 CVX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C12 CVX, 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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What year was C12 CVX registered?

C12 CVX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 August 1985.

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