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C225 LGF

1986 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 LGF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,706 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,226 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,386 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front and offside rear inner roadwheel welds starting to corrode but have been heavily coated in grease

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front and offside rear inner roadwheel welds starting to corrode but have been heavily coated in grease

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,663 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

aii wheel rims corrded in dish area

Fail 15 Nov 2011 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

aii wheel rims corrded in dish area

Fail 16 Nov 2010 87,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

all road wheels corrded on inner dish

slight corrosion both front floor areas

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,454 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all road wheels corrded on inner dish

slight corrosion both front floor areas

Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,367 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all road wheels corrided on inner dish

o/s head light pattern only just viss

Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,216 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

road wheels starting to corrode on inner dish

Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,216 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 81,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 81,853 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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C225 LGF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C225 LGF, 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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C225 LGF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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