CarVerify

Free Car Check

C248 EUR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 EUR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 42,869 miles

corrosion to nearside rear inner lower inner wing wheel arch sill end cap area

corrosion to offside rear inner lower wheel arch/ inner wing close to seat belt accourages

headlamp switch faulty intermittent not at full brightness

previous welding to offside front floor pan not sealed from underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,158 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,788 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,706 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C248 EUR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C248 EUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C248 EUR?

You can check the full history of C248 EUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C248 EUR registered?

C248 EUR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C248 EUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C248 EUR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C248 EUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C248 EUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.