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C551 EUR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,456 mi
Last recorded11,456 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 EUR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 11,456 miles

heavy under seal and rusting to under body area

Pass 4 Jun 2024 11,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 10,580 miles

under seal to under body area

Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,017 miles

heavy rust , repairs and under seal to under body areas

Pass 9 Jun 2021 9,318 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside front and rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

play in front suspension king-pins

rust repairs and under seal to under body area

Pass 27 Jun 2020 8,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 5,356 miles

play in nearside front king-pin

under seal to under body area

Pass 18 Apr 2017 4,291 miles

Nearside Front play in king pin

very heavy underseal to underbody

Pass 15 Apr 2016 3,344 miles

Nearside Front play in n/s/f king pin

rust in underbody

Pass 25 Apr 2015 3,056 miles

play in n/s/f king pin

rust in both underbody sill to floor areas

Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,593 miles

condition of offside seat runner

heavy rusting to nearside and offside floor to sill areas

play in nearside front king-pin

Pass 27 Apr 2013 2,169 miles

cond of o/s/f seat runner

heavy rust both floor to sill areas

play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 11 May 2012 1,624 miles

play in nearside front suspension king-pin

rust,underseal and welding repairs to underbody areas

Pass 13 May 2011 239 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy rust & repairs to n/s & o/s floors

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 8 May 2009 98,068 miles

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

play in n/s/f king pin

slight noise o/s/r bearing

very heavy rust & underseal to underbody

Pass 9 May 2008 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2008 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 94,876 miles

!!! very heavy rust in fr & rr floors & undersills,rear outer & under seat belt fixing areas !!!

slight noise from wheel bearings †uneven wear rear tyres †cond of o/s/r shocker †slight wear in fr king pins

Pass 4 May 2006 93,409 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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C551 EUR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 C551 EUR, 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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C551 EUR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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