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C143 XLK

1986 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

98,676 mi
Last recorded98,676 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 XLK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,676 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Fail 17 Jul 2025 98,676 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Fail 27 Jun 2025 98,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed poor running and cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front play in kingpin

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 97,420 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (front to rear at front) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Does not operate straight away when switched on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe attachment bolts lolts ( o/s steering arm to hub) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Some play in king pin

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 93,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Some play in king pin

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,805 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,802 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,994 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 87,867 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,252 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 87,249 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 85,491 miles

Front bumper loose

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,485 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper loose

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

Pass 25 May 2012 84,261 miles

Unable to adjust drivers seat

Fail 22 May 2012 84,255 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to adjust drivers seat

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Has sharp edges projecting from o/s front wing ( rivet mandrels )

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear wheel rim becoming rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,384 miles

brake pedal anti slip becoming worn

o/s rear wheel rusty at centre

Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

o/s rear wheel starting to rust

Pass 24 May 2007 79,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,939 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 76,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe kinked under car at front

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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C143 XLK is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 C143 XLK, 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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C143 XLK is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 April 1986.

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