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C2 CVU

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,678 mi
Last recorded76,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CVU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 76,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 76,668 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

slight play in front king pins

steering rack showing wear

Pass 12 May 2022 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

slight play in front king pins

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 7 May 2021 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

slight play in front king pins

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 20 May 2020 76,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/r inner wheel arch to sill showing corrosion

slight play in n/s and o/s front king pins

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,515 miles

n/s outer sill to inner wheel arch showing corrosion

n/s/r floor to sill showing corrosion

slight play in front king pins

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,513 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front bulkhead showing corrosion

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/f inner wheel arch showing corrosion

o/s/r light lense slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,385 miles

n/s/r floor to inner sill showing corrosion

n/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2013 76,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r floor to inner sill showing corrosion

n/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bulkhead showing corrosion

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,722 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,649 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 May 2006 67,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front wiper blades smearing screen

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

Various engine oil leaks

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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C2 CVU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C2 CVU, 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 C2 CVU registered?

C2 CVU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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