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C251 JMR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,927 mi
Last recorded88,927 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 JMR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,927 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2013 87,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 844,444 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 158,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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

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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C251 JMR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C251 JMR, 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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What year was C251 JMR registered?

C251 JMR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is C251 JMR safe to buy?

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