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C491 HGO

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,701 mi
Last recorded33,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 HGO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,944 miles

Offside suspension unit casing corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 27,932 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside suspension unit casing corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,456 miles

Both rear, and offside front shock absorbers have slight leakage / dampness of oil.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside suspension spring cover slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 16,456 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear, and offside front shock absorbers have slight leakage / dampness of oil.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside suspension spring cover slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 6,917 miles

Front registration plate slightly obscured by bar

Fail 15 Apr 2013 6,766 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate slightly obscured by bar but still legible as required.

Nearside parking brake effort lower than offside.

Slight fluid contamination on nearside front brakes.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,077 miles

n/s/r wheell badly corrode on inner joint

Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,069 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

O/S/R WHEEL BADLY CORRODED ON INNER JOINT

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offiside damper shroud damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offiside damper shroud damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,994 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 61,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C491 HGO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 C491 HGO, 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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C491 HGO is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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