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C454 DJO

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 DJO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 89,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner sills corroded through but not within any pescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,489 miles

NSR & OSR Tyres Perished

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,316 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,676 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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C454 DJO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C454 DJO, 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 C454 DJO registered?

C454 DJO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C454 DJO safe to buy?

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