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C386 CTA

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,480 mi
Last recorded68,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 CTA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,577 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 60,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 58,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 56,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,969 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 51,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,340 miles

Offside Rear slight age cracks

Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear slight age cracks

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 41,982 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,324 miles

slight play in king pins / bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2013 40,324 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in king pins / bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 38,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,550 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C386 CTA is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C386 CTA, 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 C386 CTA registered?

C386 CTA is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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