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C297 ETA

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

653 mi
Last recorded653 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 ETA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,033 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,502 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,502 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,918 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,504 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,058 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

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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C297 ETA is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C297 ETA, 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 C297 ETA registered?

C297 ETA is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C297 ETA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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