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C507 PPB

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,807 mi
Last recorded69,807 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC507 PPB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,060 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,148 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 59,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,464 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,161 miles

all tyres deteriorated due to age

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 50,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 50,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,903 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

front number plate faded slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,011 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 48,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished slightly

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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C507 PPB is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C507 PPB, 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 C507 PPB registered?

C507 PPB is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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