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C248 LFU

1986 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 LFU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 74,150 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,815 miles

corrosion to floor pans

slight play in front suspension swivel pins

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Dec 2007 66,811 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

slight play in front swivel pins

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,079 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 65,079 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

parking brake lever has lots of travel

play in nearside & offside front king pins.

Pass 27 Jun 2005 63,344 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 63,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C248 LFU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C248 LFU, 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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What year was C248 LFU registered?

C248 LFU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C248 LFU safe to buy?

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