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C579 DMJ

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,651 mi
Last recorded37,651 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 DMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,651 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 37,651 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

gearbox mounting split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main beam warning light not working

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside front floor pan corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main beam warning light not working

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside front floor pan corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,977 miles

o/s @ n/s kingpin & bushes wearing

slight corrosion of boot floor

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,674 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

floor in boot rusted and holed

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,802 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen has milkey edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 31,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen has milkey edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,536 miles

windscreen has deterioration around outer edge....park brake lever travel close to max.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,059 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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C579 DMJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 C579 DMJ, 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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C579 DMJ is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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