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C326 WRU

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,507 mi
Last recorded20,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC326 WRU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2016 20,344 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,754 miles

corrosion evident around underside of vehicle & componenets

various welding repairs have been carried out both inside & underside of vehicle

vehicle bodywork in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,749 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion evident in chassis in bodywork various welding repairs have been carried out

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in front steering joints

slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodywork corroded

both front tyres sidewalls perishing

corrosion forming around chassis

slight play both front king pins

Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished.

chassis rusty.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 16,387 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,076 miles

Chassis rusty

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,061 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Chassis rusty

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,145 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 15,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 14,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 13,186 miles

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

drivers seat belt frayed. †slight exhast blow rear box. †surface corrosion underside of vehicle. †slight play king pins and track rod ends.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,186 miles

drivers seat belt frayed. †slight exhast blow rear box. †surface corrosion underside of vehicle. †slight play king pins and track rod ends.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,417 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot area hold and corroded

bulging starting to occurer in chassis

exhaust repaired by paste

main beam switch intermitant

slight play king pins

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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C326 WRU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C326 WRU, 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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C326 WRU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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