MOT Status
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98,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
slight play in both front kin pins
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
slight play in both front kin pins
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
slight play in both king pins
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s centre (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (g) (i))
f/o/s suspension linkage worn
slight play in both front king pins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s centre (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (g) (i))
f/o/s suspension linkage worn
slight play in both front king pins
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C142 CTM is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 C142 CTM, 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 C142 CTM registered?
C142 CTM is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 August 1985.
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