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C142 KPU

1986 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,723 mi
Last recorded38,723 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 KPU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 38,723 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,900 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 34,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,415 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,930 miles

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

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

Slight play in outer steering arms

Pass 29 Oct 2020 33,431 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,584 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,529 miles

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Nearside front kingpin worn

Offside fron t tyre worn on inside edges,close to limits.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,067 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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C142 KPU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C142 KPU, 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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What year was C142 KPU registered?

C142 KPU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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