MOT Status
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256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nearside Front Slight play in king pin
Offside Front Offside Front Slight play in king pin
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nearside Front Slight play in king pin
Offside Front Offside Front Slight play in king pin
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Slight play in king pin
Offside Front Slight play in king pin
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play in front suspension king pins
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
various holes on floor made by corrosion but not within perscribed area
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
various holes on floor made by corrosion but not within perscribed area
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel hose leaking hose to fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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)
various holes on floor made by corrosion but not within perscribed area
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and arch (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
floors corroding
n/s inn er cv gaiter deteriorating
play in cv joints
rear brake pipes corroding
rear sills corroding
slight wear in o/s steering joint
surface corrosion around seatbelt mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
floors holed / corroded
surface corrosion around seatbelt mount areas
wear in cv joints
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
brake pipes corroding
floor areas holed/corroded
o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads nearing wear limit
surface corrosion around seat belt mount areas
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
brake pipes corroding
floor areas holed/corroded
o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads nearing wear limit
surface corrosion around seat belt mount areas
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C297 PRD is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PRD, 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 C297 PRD registered?
C297 PRD is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 February 1986.
Is C297 PRD safe to buy?
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