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C449 XOW

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 XOW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,707 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 68,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,409 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 68,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,848 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,848 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,679 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,147 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,147 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,528 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,113 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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C449 XOW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C449 XOW, 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 C449 XOW registered?

C449 XOW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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