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C237 TPK

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 TPK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 99,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle very low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rusty at rim to wheel centre joint

Offside Rear Rusty at rim to wheel centre joint

Offside Rear showing damage to sidewalls due to running deflated.

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,278 miles

areas around rear seat belt anchorages need attention

front and rear shock absorbers weak

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s front bearing rough

some play in both front kingpins

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

areas around rear seat belt anchorages need attention

front and rear shock absorbers weak

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s front bearing rough

some play in both front kingpins

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

front drive shaft slide gaiters deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,386 miles

handbrake effort low on nearside

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,366 miles

Centre Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside inner cv boots split

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 9 Jun 2006 85,342 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside and offside inner c.v. gaiters split.

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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C237 TPK is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C237 TPK, 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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C237 TPK is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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