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C472 KAW

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,485 mi
Last recorded47,485 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 KAW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 47,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 46,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,366 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested no beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both fronts (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,152 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 46,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C472 KAW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C472 KAW, 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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C472 KAW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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