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C279 HGO

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,025 mi
Last recorded46,025 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC279 HGO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 45,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Axle King Pin has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Axle King Pin has slight play

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,974 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,787 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,580 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,232 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 45,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,957 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,643 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,637 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,606 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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C279 HGO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C279 HGO, 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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C279 HGO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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