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C357 AAE

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC357 AAE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,264 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,592 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,799 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 82,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,446 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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C357 AAE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C357 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C357 AAE registered?

C357 AAE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C357 AAE safe to buy?

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