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C16 TRX

1986 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 TRX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,271 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 74,200 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 74,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 72,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 72,455 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 62,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,126 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside ofvehicle has been greased and undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,047 miles

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

Offside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,011 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 60,881 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,397 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2006 59,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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C16 TRX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C16 TRX, 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 C16 TRX registered?

C16 TRX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C16 TRX safe to buy?

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