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C480 OBL

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,098 mi
Last recorded16,098 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 OBL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 14,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 11,931 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 11,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 8,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 7,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 5,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 1,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 98,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 96,726 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 96,706 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 94,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,846 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 88,823 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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C480 OBL is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C480 OBL, 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 C480 OBL registered?

C480 OBL is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C480 OBL safe to buy?

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