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C531 TDG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 TDG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 77,283 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

Offside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Slight play in the front king pins on both sides

Slight play in the rear wheel bearings both sides also slightly noisy

Pass 17 May 2024 77,227 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the front king pins on both sides

Slight play in the front track rod ends

Slight play in the rear wheel bearings both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,110 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the front king pins on both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel / front track rod ends

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,006 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the front king pins on both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel / front track rod ends

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,935 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

Slight play in both of the front king pins

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel / front track rod ends

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,935 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside rear seat belt is frayed but not seriously weakened

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

Slight play in both of the front king pins

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel / front track rod ends

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 15 May 2019 76,795 miles

Engine covers & Huge under tray fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Slight play in the front king pins

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 76,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 76,297 miles

Big under tray fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 13 May 2015 76,047 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 75,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 72,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 65,749 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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C531 TDG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C531 TDG, 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 C531 TDG registered?

C531 TDG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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