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C393 DVS

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,362 mi
Last recorded63,362 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 DVS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,280 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,977 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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C393 DVS is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C393 DVS, 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 C393 DVS registered?

C393 DVS is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C393 DVS safe to buy?

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