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C603 HEV

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,442 mi
Last recorded57,442 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC603 HEV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,486 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,423 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,572 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,572 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 37,246 miles

corrosion below drivers seat (marked) corrosion n/s/f floor (marked)

Fail 7 May 2016 37,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion below drivers seat (marked) corrosion n/s/f floor (marked)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,059 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 33,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,144 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 29,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,970 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 27,959 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,602 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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C603 HEV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C603 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C603 HEV registered?

C603 HEV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C603 HEV safe to buy?

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