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C316 XVG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,326 mi
Last recorded22,326 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 XVG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 22,326 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 22,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,044 miles

hazard warning lamps not working

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 18 Apr 2023 22,044 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hazard warning lamps not working

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,565 miles

king pins small ply

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,358 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,011 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,831 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,636 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 19,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 19,179 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,727 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 18,274 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,274 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,806 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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C316 XVG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C316 XVG, 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 C316 XVG registered?

C316 XVG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C316 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C316 XVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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