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C426 MGM

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 MGM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,499 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft sliding joint rubber boot split

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,482 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split partially around the outer side wall/ tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split around the outer side wall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,542 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,389 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,050 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,608 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 67,608 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C426 MGM is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C426 MGM, 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 C426 MGM registered?

C426 MGM is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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