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C240 PSG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 PSG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,450 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advice corrosion on n/s front floor

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower trunions

Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advice corrosion on n/s front floor

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower trunions

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,006 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

advice corrosion on underside of car

advice slight noise from n/s and o/s rear hub bearings

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower stub pin /trunions

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advice corrosion on n/s front inner sill

advice slight wear in n/s and o/s front lower trunions

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,904 miles

advice rear fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advice n/s and o/s front floor corroded and holed

advice n/s and o/s front inner sills corroded and holed

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

advice n/s rear floor corroded

advice rear bumper brackets corroded

advice slight noise from n/s front hub bearing

advice slight wear in steering arm swivel joint at centre of car

Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advice n/s and o/s front floor corroded and holed

advice n/s and o/s front inner sills corroded and holed

advice n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

advice n/s rear floor corroded

advice rear bumper brackets corroded

advice rear fog lamp lens damaged

advice slight noise from n/s front hub bearing

advice slight wear in steering arm swivel joint at centre of car

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice corrosion on under side of car

Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,176 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice corrosion on under side of car

advice n/s and o/s front floor corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,219 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,947 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,225 miles

advise o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,751 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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C240 PSG 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 75%.

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 C240 PSG, 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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C240 PSG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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