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C257 CUB

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,950 mi
Last recorded43,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 CUB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 43,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 35,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,476 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 24,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 8,634 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,576 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 94,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 87,684 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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C257 CUB is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C257 CUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C257 CUB registered?

C257 CUB is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C257 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C257 CUB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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