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C403 PPJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,347 mi
Last recorded70,347 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC403 PPJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,462 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,451 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 69,451 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability excessive play (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability excessive play (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,810 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,231 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,545 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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C403 PPJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C403 PPJ, 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 C403 PPJ registered?

C403 PPJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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