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C397 TPF

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,907 mi
Last recorded68,907 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC397 TPF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,907 miles

Nearside Front king pin

Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,706 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 61,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 57,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,479 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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C397 TPF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C397 TPF, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C397 TPF registered?

C397 TPF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 March 1986.

Is C397 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C397 TPF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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