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C445 XJT

1985 Citroen 2CV

Brown Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,894 mi
Last recorded5,894 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC445 XJT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 5,894 miles

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in o/s king pin/bush

Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,460 miles

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

slight play in o\s and n/s king pins/bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2023 5,250 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins/ bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2022 4,490 miles

slight play in o/s king pin

Fail 23 Mar 2022 4,488 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 25 Mar 2021 3,732 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 9 Mar 2020 2,365 miles

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

slight free play in n/s front king pin/bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2020 2,363 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

slight free play in n/s front king pin/bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 1,629 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 1,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018
Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,954 miles

FLOORS CORRODING

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,766 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 95,762 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,001 miles

play inboth front king pins

Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,001 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside c/v boot

nearside front seat belt

slight play in front king pins

windscreen damege

Fail 12 May 2006 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside c/v boot

windsreen damege

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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C445 XJT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Brown with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C445 XJT, 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 C445 XJT registered?

C445 XJT is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 October 1985.

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