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C409 RPC

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,457 mi
Last recorded60,457 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 RPC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy at time of retest the wheel bearing now has a slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted oputer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch rusty. outside prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot floor rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2026 60,457 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under front wing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted oputer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch rusty. outside prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot floor rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,690 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both Front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,121 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,759 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,396 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear boot floor on the underside is rusty along joining seam

Fail 16 Oct 2017 32,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear boot floor on the underside is rusty along joining seam

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,720 miles

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

hand brake only just passed

Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 25,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,786 miles

n/s a o/s rear outer sills light corosion

o/s front king pin slight play

o/s rear boot floor coroding

Fail 19 Oct 2011 22,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s a o/s front floors light corosion

o/s front king pin slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,764 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 19,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 13,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,077 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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C409 RPC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C409 RPC, 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 C409 RPC registered?

C409 RPC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 October 1985.

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