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C2 CVX

1985 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CVX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2024 29,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose from track rod end to inner drag link! (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 28,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,199 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,414 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 26,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 25,089 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked suspension knife edge nut split (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,009 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,699 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,699 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,318 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 22,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CVX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C2 CVX, 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 C2 CVX registered?

C2 CVX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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