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C34 DPP

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC34 DPP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 77,359 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 77,358 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch separated from floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,359 miles

Front both king pins play

Fail 19 Nov 2021 77,354 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both king pins play

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,346 miles

Both front kin pins play.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 77,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,723 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 75,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,523 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,520 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,922 miles

both front king pins have play

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,592 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,065 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,065 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

side repeaters not working"not reqd for age of vehicle"!

Fail 7 Jul 2006 87,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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C34 DPP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C34 DPP, 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 C34 DPP registered?

C34 DPP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C34 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C34 DPP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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