CarVerify

Free Car Check

C388 ACR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,161 mi
Last recorded9,161 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 ACR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 9,161 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

all shock absorber bushes deteriorated

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to floor and sills

offside front part of floor pan/sill has been badly repaired but not within a prescribed area

oil leak

vehicle is in very poor condition due to corrosion of body shell

Fail 14 Sep 2017 9,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all shock absorber bushes deteriorated

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to floor and sills

nearside front part of floor pan/sill is very corroded and has large holes in it but not within a prescribed area

nearside front tyre is on legal limit

offside front part off floor pan/sill has been badly repaired but not within a prescribed area

oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle is in very poor condition due to corrosion of body shell

Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,133 miles

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to floor and sills

offside front cv gaiter deteriorated

slight play in all shock absorber bushes

slight play in both front king pins

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,283 miles

corrosion to parts of floor pan, sills and under rear windows

movement in front king pins

oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 7,890 miles

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)

corrosion to floor pan, outer sills, boot floor and rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Aug 2013 6,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

corrosion to both rear quater pannels

front number plate cracked

vehicle has been underseald

vehicle has possible corrosion to floor pan/sills but due to vehicle being underseald could not visualy inspect but using finger and thumb pressure and the cat hammer could not penetrate any possible corroded parts of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2012 3,958 miles

n/s/r bumpstop is coming loose from vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2012 3,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r bumpstop is coming loose from vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,789 miles

there is corrosion to floorpan in various places however this vehicle has a seperate chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,221 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 91,139 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,100 miles

front tyre tread depths low

slight leak on rear shock absorbers

slight lift in o/s & n/s steering king pins

slight play in rack

Fail 1 Jul 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front tyre tread depths low

slight leak on rear shock absorbers

slight lift in o/s & n/s steering king pins

slight play in rack

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C388 ACR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C388 ACR, 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

How do I check the history of C388 ACR?

You can check the full history of C388 ACR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C388 ACR registered?

C388 ACR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is C388 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 ACR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C388 ACR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C388 ACR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.