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C318 CCR

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 CCR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 53,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 53,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 53,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,278 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,278 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,413 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Both front kingpins have slight lift and play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak, close to fouling offside brake pads

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,732 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,732 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,477 miles

headlamp kick up taped over (lhd)

play at front wheels

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,477 miles

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

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

headlamp kick up taped over (lhd)

play at front wheels

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,159 miles

n/s/r wheel noisey when spun

play in both front suspension kingpins

slight play at front wheels

Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,159 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r wheel noisey when spun

play in both front suspension kingpins

slight play at front wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 36,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,082 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 27,953 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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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C318 CCR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C318 CCR, 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 C318 CCR registered?

C318 CCR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 July 1986.

Is C318 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 CCR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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