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C503 XOW

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,605 mi
Last recorded64,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 XOW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,605 miles

corrosion present on front inner arches

slight wear in front kingpins

Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 64,151 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 64,150 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated above shocker (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

inner wing insecure on osf

king pins becoming worn ns and os front

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 63,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,472 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,060 miles

inner steering rack slides slightly worn

minor exhaust leak at front

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 82,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,270 miles

Front ns and os kingpins have slight wear

oil leak

track rod ends have slight adjustment rq d

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,743 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,840 miles

o/s front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf osf kingpins slight wear noted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,026 miles

slight wear noted n/s and o/s/f kingpins

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear noted n/s and o/s/f kingpins

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,717 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,470 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 57,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,030 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 57,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,222 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,105 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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C503 XOW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 C503 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 C503 XOW registered?

C503 XOW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C503 XOW safe to buy?

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