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C586 MTV

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,537 mi
Last recorded84,537 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC586 MTV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,537 miles

off side front tyre outer side wall split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,517 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2006 83,517 miles

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

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 21 Jun 2005
Fail 18 Jun 2005 82,739 miles

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

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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C586 MTV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C586 MTV, 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 C586 MTV registered?

C586 MTV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C586 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C586 MTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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