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C2 CVY

1985 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,490 mi
Last recorded108,490 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CVY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 5,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 5,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 4,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 1,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 1,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,152 miles

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

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

Oil Leak(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 95,151 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 92,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,028 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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C2 CVY is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C2 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

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

Is C2 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 CVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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