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C205 SVT

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,654 mi
Last recorded89,654 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 SVT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cross box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded and splitting

slight play in both front suspension kingpins

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,169 miles

Front floor to sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy in operation

slight blow on exhaust xbox

Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded interior wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front floor to sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy in operation

rear gearbox mounting bracket deteriorating

slight blow on exhaust xbox

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on cross box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy in operation

exhaust cross ox brackets deteriorating

n/s/f floor to sill starting to corrode

rear gearbox mounting deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,142 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on cross box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front noisy in operation

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

exhaust cross ox brackets deteriorating

n/s/f floor to sill starting to corrode

rear gearbox mounting deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy in operation

pin hole in exhaust cross box

rear gear box mounting deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,940 miles

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

both rear seatbelt mounting points starting to corrode

gear box rear mounting deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,915 miles

o/s and n/s/r seatbelt mounting points starting to corrode

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,871 miles

both rear seat belt mounting points on inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,854 miles

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/r floor around seat belt mounting

pinhole in x box

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,845 miles

exhaust crossbox corroded and blowing

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/r sill closing panel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear bumper mounting brackets corroded

n/s/r seat belt mounting starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2008 86,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear bumper mounting brackets corroded

n/s/r seat belt mounting starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2006 86,299 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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C205 SVT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C205 SVT, 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 C205 SVT registered?

C205 SVT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C205 SVT safe to buy?

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